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Review
. 2015 Feb;48(1):15-27.
doi: 10.1016/j.otc.2014.09.003.

Thyroglossal duct cyst and ectopic thyroid: surgical management

Karin P Q Oomen  1 , Vikash K Modi  2 , John Maddalozzo  3
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Review

Thyroglossal duct cyst and ectopic thyroid: surgical management

Karin P Q Oomen et al. Otolaryngol Clin North Am. 2015 Feb.

Abstract

The embryology, presentation, imaging, and treatment of the thyroglossal duct cyst will be reviewed. Anatomic features and surgical technique to prevent complications and recurrence will be discussed. Included in the discussion will be the management of thyroglossal duct cyst malignancy and ectopic thyroid.

Keywords: Carcinomas; Ectopic thyroid; Surgical management; Thyroglossal duct cyst.

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