Thyroglossal duct cyst

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Embryology:
Forms along path of thyroid descent
Foramen cecum (base of tongue) to base of anterior neck

Signs / symptoms:
Midline cystic neck mass
Moves superiorly with swallowing or tongue protrusion
Often present after upper respiratory tract infection (secondary infection)
Associated with ectopic thyroid tissue

Treatment / management:
Confirm presence of normal thyroid tissue
Surgical resection of cyst, associated tract & central portion of hyoid bone
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Is it dangerous if the cyst burst in the neck?

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