Thyroglossal-duct lesions in childhood

Sonography of neck masses in children

“…Sonognaphy has proved useful in imaging neck masses [1][2][3][4], but its use in children has not been extensively reported The most common midline lesion of the neck in a child is a thyroglossal remnant [5]. Thynoglossal duct cysts, which present as midline on slightly lateral to midline cystic masses, have a characteristic sonographic appearance.…”

Head and neck fistulas of congenital or infectious etiology: retrospective analysis of 23 cases

“…Yet, fistulous communication between the skin and foramen caecum has been reported very rare. [15] In our cases, there might have been a rarely patent thyroglossal tract, which manifested as a cyst in childhood, which on rupture resulted in the formation of a fistula.…”

Thyroglossal Duct Remnants

“…In this age group, clinical signs peculiar to the condition such as movement of the cyst on swallowing are difficult to elucidate. 1,4 Ultrasound was also needed to exclude ectopic thyroid tissue in three adults. Though ectopic thyroid tissue can easily be recognized at operation by color, consistency and increased blood supply, 1 its recognition prior to exploration provides better planning for an appropriate treatment.…”

“…The majority are in the hyoid region, but some may be as low as the suprasternal notch. 1,2 Despite the common knowledge about its embryology, lack of clinical experience often results in misdiagnosis and inappropriate surgical treatment 3,4 with a high rate of recurrence and, at times, disfigurement. 1 Occasionally the adjoining thyroid tissue develops thyroiditis, hyperthyroidism or carcinomatous change.…”

“…1,2 Despite the common knowledge about its embryology, lack of clinical experience often results in misdiagnosis and inappropriate surgical treatment 3,4 with a high rate of recurrence and, at times, disfigurement. 1 Occasionally the adjoining thyroid tissue develops thyroiditis, hyperthyroidism or carcinomatous change. 5,6 The purpose of this paper is to analyze the case records of patients seen in the last decade at the King Fahd Hospital of the University, Al-Khobar, Saudi Arabia and to possibly draw conclusions with a view to improve the outcome of treatment.…”