Thyroglossal Duct Cyst Carcinoma in a Young Female: Case Report and Review of Literature

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 commonly papillary thyroid carcinoma. Diagnosis is difficult, but imaging and fine-needle aspiration (FNA) biopsies can he...

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Main Authors: Jenna Van Beck, Sobia F. Khaja
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wiley 2019-01-01
Series:Case Reports in Otolaryngology
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2019/4069375
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description 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 commonly papillary thyroid carcinoma. Diagnosis is difficult, but imaging and fine-needle aspiration (FNA) biopsies can help with the diagnosis. Given the rarity of TGDC carcinoma, treatment is not well agreed upon and can include the Sistrunk procedure, thyroidectomy, nodal dissection, and postoperative radioactive iodine treatment. Here, we describe the presentation, workup, and treatment of a 20-year-old female with papillary thyroid carcinoma present within both a thyroglossal duct cyst and the thyroid gland.
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spelling doaj-art-6cb2a88ed2d54e0fbeb9b37d0bf7439c2025-02-03T00:59:52ZengWileyCase Reports in Otolaryngology2090-67652090-67732019-01-01201910.1155/2019/40693754069375Thyroglossal Duct Cyst Carcinoma in a Young Female: Case Report and Review of LiteratureJenna Van Beck0Sobia F. Khaja1Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN, USADepartment of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN, USAThyroglossal 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 commonly papillary thyroid carcinoma. Diagnosis is difficult, but imaging and fine-needle aspiration (FNA) biopsies can help with the diagnosis. Given the rarity of TGDC carcinoma, treatment is not well agreed upon and can include the Sistrunk procedure, thyroidectomy, nodal dissection, and postoperative radioactive iodine treatment. Here, we describe the presentation, workup, and treatment of a 20-year-old female with papillary thyroid carcinoma present within both a thyroglossal duct cyst and the thyroid gland.http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2019/4069375
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