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Thyroglossal CystDefinition:%u2022 Cyst formed from persistent thyroglossal ductCharacteristics:%u2022 Midline neck swelling%u2022 Moves with tongue protrusion%u2022 Accounts for 75% of midline neck swellings in children%u2022 Asymptomatic and benign%u2022 Fluid-filledDiagnosis:%u2022 Ultrasound (first-line & investigation of choice)%u2022 Rarely requires MRI or CT scan%u2022 Tc-99m scan to rule out ectopic thyroid tissue in wallThis Photo by Unkno wn Author is licensed under CC BY-SA-NC
