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Extensive thyroglossal duct cyst in 83-year-old patient.

Abstract

Thyroglossal duct cysts (TDCs) are developmental cysts that occur in the neck. These lesions are usually encountered in the first decade of life; cases appear to be rare in elderly patients. Thirteen cases have been reported so far in patients over 70 years of age. Although the Sistrunk procedure remains the standard treatment, the management of TDCs continues to be a matter of controversy in some instances. We report the third case of extensive TDC published in patients over 80 years of age.

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    • Authors

    Filho FW, Costa FW, Turatti E, Cavalcante RB

    Institution

    Department of Clinical Dentistry, School of Dentistry, Fortaleza University, Fortaleza, Brazil.

    Source

    The New York state dental journal 78:3 2012 Apr pg 39-41

    MeSH

    Aged, 80 and over
    Female
    Humans
    Thyroglossal Cyst

    Pub Type(s)

    Case Reports
    Journal Article

    Language

    eng

    PubMed ID

    22803276