How to manage an unusual presentation of a thyroglossal duct cyst?

Abstract

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Thyroglossal duct cyst on the suprasternal region: An extremely unusual location

“…Most of the time, they are asymptomatic but may occasionally be infected by bacteria in the oral cavity, prompting the patient to seek medical care [ 6 ]. However, various symptoms might be there, like dysphagia, airway obstruction, and obstructive sleep apnea depending on the location of the Thyroglossal duct cyst [ 7 ]. The cyst moves upward on protruding the tongue, which is virtually pathognomonic of it [ 2 ].…”