Abstract
Objective: To review previous reports and to discuss the management of branching polycystic and giant thyroglossal duct cysts. Case report: We present two cases of thyroglossal duct cyst: one a branching, polycystic thyroglossal duct cyst in an 11-year-old boy, and the other a giant thyroglossal cyst in a 41-year-old man. Such cysts are rare. Both patients were operated upon according to the methods of Sistrunk and Horisawa, and both had a satisfactory post-operative course. Discussion: We discuss the most important aspects of such cyst removal procedures. Conclusion: Our experience suggests that surgery to remove an anomalous thyroglossal duct cyst should be performed using a technique based on the anatomy of the hyoid bone region.
| Original language | English |
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| Pages (from-to) | 443-446 |
| Number of pages | 4 |
| Journal | Journal of Laryngology and Otology |
| Volume | 124 |
| Issue number | 4 |
| DOIs | |
| Publication status | Published - 04-2010 |
| Externally published | Yes |
All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes
- Otorhinolaryngology
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