Seminars in Pediatric Surgery
Volume 15, Issue 2 , Pages 70-75, May 2006

Thyroglossal duct and other congenital midline cervical anomalies

  • David S. Foley, MD

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    • Corresponding Author InformationAddress reprint requests and correspondence: David S. Foley, MD, University of Louisville School of Medicine, 233 E Gray Street, Suite 708, Louisville, KY 40202
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  • Mary E. Fallat, MD

Division of Pediatric Surgery, Department of Surgery, University of Louisville School of Medicine, Louisville, Kentucky

Thyroglossal duct anomalies and dermoid cysts comprise the vast majority of congenital midline cervical masses seen in children. Unusual lesions of the midline neck include ranulae and midline cervical clefts. Workup and management is lesion-dependent, and an accurate preoperative diagnosis is essential for planning and performing an appropriate surgical procedure. This discussion presents an overview of the relevant embryology, pathophysiology, and diagnostic modalities for these congenital midline cervical anomalies. Additionally, the current principles of surgical management are described.

Index words:  Thyroglossal duct cysts and remnants , Congenital midline cervical anomalies , Midline cervical cleft , Ranula

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PII: S1055-8586(06)00015-1

doi:10.1053/j.sempedsurg.2006.02.003

Seminars in Pediatric Surgery
Volume 15, Issue 2 , Pages 70-75, May 2006