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Distinguishing between isthmic thyroglossal duct cyst and goitre on nuclear thyroid scan: A case report

Authors :
Yetunde Ajoke Onimode
Segun Ayodeji Ogunkeyede
Peter Afolami
Source :
Malaysian Family Physician, Vol 16, Iss 3, Pp 108-111 (2021)
Publication Year :
2021
Publisher :
Academy of Family Physicians of Malaysia, 2021.

Abstract

Thyroglossal duct cysts, which are the most frequently encountered congenital cervical anomalies in children, occur due to embryologic remnants of the thyroglossal duct. Although diagnosis may be challenging, clinicians can be aided by imaging and fine-needle aspiration biopsies. We describe the clinical management of a two-year-old boy with a thyroglossal duct cyst mimicking a goitre on a pertechnetate thyroid scan.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
19852274
Volume :
16
Issue :
3
Database :
Directory of Open Access Journals
Journal :
Malaysian Family Physician
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
edsdoj.95f1d474f4e7c8e37b26c8ab6264f
Document Type :
article
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.51866/cr1230