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Thyroglossal tract cyst
Other Names for this Disease
- Familial thyroglossal duct cyst
- Hereditary thyroglossal duct cysts
- Thyroglossal duct cysts
- Thyroglossal duct cysts familial
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Overview
A thyroglossal duct cyst is a neck mass or lump that develops from cells and tissues remaining after the formation of the thyroid gland during embryonic development.[1]
References
- Ear, nose, and throat: Thyroglossal duct cyst. University of Virginia Health System. http://www.healthsystem.virginia.edu/uvahealth/peds_ent/thyrgduct.cfm. Accessed June 20, 2008.
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- Children's Hospital Boston has an information page on cysts and sinuses of the head and neck which includes information on thyroglossal cyst. Click on Children's Hopstial Boston to view this information page.
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