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Classroom classification

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Thyroglossal duct cyst/fistula

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Common symptoms

咽部异物感、舌头上有长时间...、舌根部脓肿、舌骨区有肿胀压痛、甲状软骨下可触...

The pathology of disease

Thyroglossal duct cyst/fistula is remnant of thyroglossal duct; midline neck mass; moves with swallowing/tongue protrusion; children; infection risk.

Symptoms

Midline neck mass; moves with swallowing/tongue protrusion; painless; children; can infect; fluctuant

Causes

Persistent thyroglossal duct; congenital remnant.

Treatment

Sistrunk surgical excision (central hyoid); antibiotics if infected

Dept

ENT / pediatric surgery.

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