Cyst, Thyroglossal Duct, Malformation, Congenital - DermAtlas

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CSBR Prasad, MD

Diagnosis

cyst, thyroglossal duct malformation, congenital

Body Site

neck

Age

11 years

Pigmentation

medium

Organization

Color

skin color

Morphology

cyst

Pattern

midline

Comments

An 11-year-old boy cimplained of a mid line neck swelling for 3 years that was gradually increasing in size. The swelling was non tender and moved with deglutition. Excision biopsy revealed a thyroglossal duct cyst.

Description

Panel-A shows the midline neck cystic tumor. Panel-B shows the excised translucent cyst. Panel-C shows excised cyst with surroung brownish thyroid tissue. Panel-D shows sectined cyst containing colloid like material.

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5/29/2011 9:08:33

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