Do Thyroglossal cysts have to be removed?

Treatment. Thyroglossal duct cysts are typically removed through surgical excision. However, if the cyst is infected, a surgical procedure should not be done until the infection is treated. Removing an infected cyst without adequately treating the infection can result in a more difficult surgery.

What causes thyroglossal cyst?

What is the cause of a thyroglossal duct cyst? A thyroglossal duct cyst is a congenital anomaly, meaning it results from an unexpected change in the womb before birth. Thyroglossal duct cysts occur in both boys and girls. They are not typically associated with any additional congenital anomalies.

Is thyroglossal cyst harmful?

Thyroglossal duct cysts are usually harmless. Surgical cyst removal has a good outlook: over 95 percent of cysts are fully cured after surgery. The chance of a cyst returning is small.

Is thyroglossal cyst normal?

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.

Is thyroglossal cyst painful?

Fast facts on thyroglossal duct cysts: The cyst is usually a painless, soft, round lump in the front center of the neck. They will typically move when the person swallows or sticks their tongue out.

Can a Thyroglossal cyst make you gain weight?

Can thyroglossal duct cysts cause weight loss? Weight loss is not commonly cited as a symptom of thyroglossal duct cysts, however large cysts can cause difficulty swallowing and breathing. Infected cysts may be tender with associated difficulty in swallowing, loss of voice, fever, and increasing mass size.

Is Thyroglossal cyst painful?

Is a thyroglossal cyst hereditary?

Familial thyroglossal duct cyst is a rare hereditary form of a benign congenital neck mass, known as a thyroglossal duct cyst (TDC). TDC is the most common congenital midline neck mass in the pediatric population. They usually present in children, around 6 years of age, but rarely, they may present in adulthood.

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