THYROGLOSSAL DUCT CYST

Course overview

THYROGLOSSAL DUCT CYSTS ARE THE MOST COMMON CONGENITAL CERVICAL ANOMALY. THEY CAN FORM ANYWHERE ALONG THE THYROID'S ROUTE OF MIGRATION BETWEEN THE TONGUE AND THE INFERIOR NECK. THEY OFTEN PRESENT AS MIDLINE NECK CYSTS CLOSELY ASSOCIATED WITH THE HYOID BONE. THIS ACTIVITY REVIEWS THE EVALUATION AND MANAGEMENT OF THYROGLOSSAL DUCT CYSTS AND HIGHLIGHTS THE ROLE OF INTERPROFESSIONAL TEAM MEMBERS IN COLLABORATING TO PROVIDE WELL-COORDINATED CARE AND ENHANCE OUTCOMES FOR AFFECTED PATIENTS.