Thyroglossal Duct Cysts and Site-specific Differential Diagnoses: Imaging Findings with Emphasis on Ultrasound Assessment

Overview

Journal J Ultrasound

Publisher Springer

Specialty Radiology

Date 2020 Feb 14

PMID 32052384

Citations 22

Authors

Antonio Corvino

Saverio Pignata

Maria Raffaela Campanino

Fabio Corvino

Francesco Giurazza

Domenico Tafuri

Fabio Pinto

Orlando Catalano

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Abstract

Thyroglossal duct cysts (TGDCs) are the most common congenital abnormality of the neck, accounting for approximately 70% of congenital neck lesions. Two-thirds of thyroglossal duct anomalies are diagnosed within the first three decades of life, with more than half being identified before 10 years of age. The age of presentation, clinical examination and imaging are essential for an accurate diagnosis. This review aims to summarize the imaging findings of TGDCs and their main differential diagnoses with emphasis on ultrasound assessment. A focus on site-specific key differentiating between them is also addressed.

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