Presentation
Palpable midline neck mass which became apparent after weight loss.
Patient Data
Age: 45 years
Gender: Female
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Well defined ovoid cystic mass in the visceral space of the suprahyoid neck which ends near the foramen cecum of the tongue base. It has homogenous fluid content and a very thin wall.
Neck lymph nodes have normal size and structure.
Surrounding structures seem unremarkable.
Case Discussion
Thyroglossal duct cysts can present as a mass or be an incidental finding. They can present with superinfection, or very rarely become malignant.