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Thyroglossal duct cyst

Case contributed by Yi-Jin Kuok
Diagnosis almost certain

Presentation

Neck swelling.

Patient Data

Age: 40 years
Gender: Male
ct

Midline cystic structure causes remodeling of the hyoid bone and splays the thyroid lamina.

Case Discussion

This is a characteristic CT image of thyroglossal duct cyst.

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