Ingrowing thyroglossal duct cyst presenting as a throat mass: A clinical pearl illustrated in two adult patients

Our cases serve as a reminder that for any cystic mass involving the hyoid bone, presentation in a very specific subset of adult patients may show physical exam findings that would lead to workup of an upper aerodigestive tract malignancy, however TGDC should be considered especially after imaging is thoroughly reviewed.

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International Journal of Surgery Case Reports
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2025-04-26
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https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijscr.2025.111377
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Head and Neck Anomalies
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Ingrowing thyroglossal duct cyst presenting as a throat mass: A clinical pearl illustrated in two adult patients

Justin D. McLarty, Dae-Hyun Joo, John Y. Kim, Daekeun Joo
International Journal of Surgery Case Reports
Head and Neck Anomalies
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Ingrowing thyroglossal duct cyst presenting as a throat mass: A clinical pearl illustrated in two adult patients

Justin D. McLarty, Dae-Hyun Joo, John Y. Kim, Daekeun Joo
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Abstract

Our cases serve as a reminder that for any cystic mass involving the hyoid bone, presentation in a very specific subset of adult patients may show physical exam findings that would lead to workup of an upper aerodigestive tract malignancy, however TGDC should be considered especially after imaging is thoroughly reviewed.

International Journal of Surgery Case ReportsVol. 131(C)
Kaiser Permanente Riverside Medical Center (US)
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Ingrowing thyroglossal duct cyst presenting as a throat mass: A clinical pearl illustrated in two adult patients — Justin D. McLarty, Dae-Hyun Joo, et al. · International Journal of Surgery Case Reports (2025) | TGRS Research Map | TGRS