Background. We present two rare cases of papillary carcinomas which appeared in thyroglossal duct cysts. These cases highlight that thyroglossal duct cyst can serve as malignancy of thyroid gland. Methods. A retrospective case report was carried out on 2 patients at Cipto Mangunkusumo Hospital. Results. A 57-year-old man presented with enlarged right anterior and midline neck mass, which preope...

BACKGROUND A thyroglossal duct cyst is the most common form of congenital anomaly in the neck. Surgical removal is very effective. However, in some cases, a cyst recurs. The purpose of this study was to identify factors that predispose to recurrence of a thyroglossal duct cyst. METHODS A retrospective study was conducted of consecutive patients who underwent surgical resection for histologica...

BACKGROUND The recurrence rate of thyroglossal duct cysts removed by Sistrunk or other procedures is 4% and 50%, respectively. The aim of the present study was to explain the reasons for recurrence and misdiagnosis. METHODS Twenty-seven children underwent surgery for thyroglossal cysts and fistulas during 1989-2000. Age, sex, length of history, presentation, preoperative investigations, opera...

Introduction: Thyroglossal duct cyst (TGDC) is a developmental abnormality in which the thyroglossal settles after decline of thyroid gland.A 57-year-old female patient presented with complaints lump middle her neck that slowly enlarged. The was first realized around 10 years ago. When she swallowed, also moved. swelling cystic, painless surrounded by healthy skin except for small area showed s...

The thyroglossal duct cyst is a congenital lesion of the neck, resulting from the incomplete obliteration of the thyroglossal canal; in the embryonic period, its purpose is to facilitate the migration to the final seat of the thyroid draft. Rarely, the retention of this cyst can cause a neoplastic degeneration. A 33-year-old female presented to our outpatient clinic complaining of the appearanc...

Papillary carcinoma arising in thyroglossal cyst is rare and is usually detected on postoperative histopathology after routine Sistrunk operation. Further management is a matter of debate and the choice lies between regular follow-up after Sistrunk operation or total thyroidectomy with or without radioiodine ablation and thyroxine suppression therapy. Here, we present a case of papillary carcin...

Papillary carcinoma ansing on a thryroglosal duct cyst is a rare tumor. Since Ucherman described first case in 1915, only 150 cases have been reported. We present clinic evolution and treatment of a new case and review literature and discussion about tumor origin, adequate diagnosis test and treatment. This should include Sistrunk procedure but further surgery on thyroid gland is not accepted b...

SUMMARY: Thyroglossal duct cyst is the most common swelling of fetal origin in cervix, located predominantly frontal neck area. The prevalence disease 7%, while bibliography there some controversy regarding age diagnosis, since authors find greater occurrence children and others adults.[1-3] Clinically, it usually appears as a mobile, painless mass without tension commonly below hyoid bone (75%...