Atypical presentation of thyroglossal cyst
Abstract
A thyroglossal duct cyst is a congenital anomaly that traditionally presents with a swelling in the anterior part of the neck with a tract extending behind the hyoid bone, which moves with tongue protrusion. But here we received a patient with atypical features, confusing whether it’s a dermoid cyst or a lymphatic cyst, as radiological features suggested no tract was found.
Fields of Study & Subjects
Head and Neck Anomalies
Teratomas and Epidermoid Cysts
Spinal Dysraphism and Malformations
Publication details
- Journal / source
- International Surgery Journal
- Volume
- 13
- Issue
- 2
- Pages
- 291–293
- Publication date
- 28 January 2026