Ectopy is the most common embryogenetic defect of the thyroid gland, representing between
48 and 61% of all thyroid dysgeneses. Persistence of thyroid tissue in the context of a …

Introduction Thyroglossal duct cyst (TGDC) is the most common congenital anomaly of the
neck, and approximately 7% of all the adult population presents it. Ectopic thyroid tissue is …

Context: Differentiated thyroid cancer (DTC) in thyroglossal duct cysts is uncommon. The
requirement of total thyroidectomy and lymph node dissection is still controversial. Setting …

Background Neoplasia of ectopic thyroid components is relatively rare in thyroglossal duct
cysts. We report a case of histopathologically confirmed papillary thyroid carcinoma in a …

Thyroglossal duct (TGD) is a developmental anomaly in which a remnant of the thyroid
anlage is left in the neck during its descent from the foramen cecum of tongue to final …

Objective: To present a report series of five cases, compare their clinical evolution, and
establish the appropriate treatment. Methods: A retrospective study was performed with the …

Background: Persistent thyroglossal duct leads to a fibrous cyst formation named
thyroglossal cyst which is the most common form of congenital cyst and usually located in …

Thyroglossal duct remnants can harbour malignant changes in them and can present as
thyroglossal cysts which are picked up incidentally in postoperative histopathology …

Thyroglossal duct remnants form during embryologic development and can develop into a
thyroglossal duct cyst (TGDC). In rare cases, carcinoma is present within these cysts, most …

Thyroglossal duct cyst and lingual thyroid are two common anomalies of thyroid gland
development. Each may occur without the thyroid gland in the normal anatomic position …