Thyroglossal Duct Cyst Carcinoma: Lessons from a 20-Case Series

ConclusionsTDCC is rare and a disease of young adulthood and usually has good prognosis. It may be a clinical surprise or a small lesion which can be detected with ultrasound and targeted FNAC. There is high rate of concomitant thyroid carcinoma and hence needs careful assessment. Sistrunk ’s procedure with total thyroidectomy either staged or simultaneously has good outcome and permits adjuvant treatment.
Source: Indian Journal of Surgical Oncology - Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: research