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A case of malignancy in a thyroglossal duct cyst--recommendations for management
Dilip Dan1, Rakesh Rambally, Vijay Naraynsingh
1Department of Clinical Surgical Sciences, The University of the West Indies, Champ Fleurs, Trinidad. dilipdan5@gmail.com
Abstract:
Thyroglossal duct cyst carcinomas are rare tumors with just more than 200 cases published to date. This is a case report of a thyroglossal duct cyst harboring an occult carcinoma for which a Sistrunk operation was performed. Histopathological examination revealed a papillary carcinoma arising from a thyroglossal duct cyst after which the patient underwent a total thyroidectomy. With current evidence-based guidelines lacking, we discussed some of the issues relevant to the surgical planning and postoperative management of such a patient.
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