Jove
Visualize
Contact Us
JoVE
x logofacebook logolinkedin logoyoutube logo
ABOUT JoVE
OverviewLeadershipBlogJoVE Help Center
AUTHORS
Publishing ProcessEditorial BoardScope & PoliciesPeer ReviewFAQSubmit
LIBRARIANS
TestimonialsSubscriptionsAccessResourcesLibrary Advisory BoardFAQ
RESEARCH
JoVE JournalMethods CollectionsJoVE Encyclopedia of ExperimentsArchive
EDUCATION
JoVE CoreJoVE BusinessJoVE Science EducationJoVE Lab ManualFaculty Resource CenterFaculty Site
Terms & Conditions of Use
Privacy Policy
Policies

Related Experiment Videos

Thyroglossal-tract cyst.

H W Wampler, S O Krolls, R P Johnson

    Oral Surgery, Oral Medicine, and Oral Pathology
    |January 1, 1978
    PubMed
    Summary
    This summary is machine-generated.

    Thyroglossal-tract cysts are common neck masses and should be considered in diagnoses of anterior midline neck lesions. This review analyzes 42 cases from 1970-1976 to inform clinical practice.

    Related Concept Videos

    You might also read

    Related Articles

    Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

    Sort by
    Same author

    Development of a breathing lung phantom for proton CT imaging.

    Physics in medicine and biology·2025
    Same author

    Demonstration of active neutron interrogation of special nuclear materials using a high-intensity short-pulse-laser-driven neutron source.

    Scientific reports·2025
    Same author

    Iatrogenic urinary injuries in colorectal surgery: outcomes and risk factors from a nationwide cohort.

    Techniques in coloproctology·2024
    Same author

    The accuracy of helium ion CT based particle therapy range prediction: an experimental study comparing different particle and x-ray CT modalities.

    Physics in medicine and biology·2021
    Same author

    Experimental realization of dynamic fluence field optimization for proton computed tomography.

    Physics in medicine and biology·2020
    Same author

    An optimization algorithm for dose reduction with fluence-modulated proton CT.

    Medical physics·2020
    Same journal

    The relation of the physical character of the diet to the health of the periodontal tissues; a critical review of the literature.

    Oral surgery, oral medicine, and oral pathology·2010
    Same journal

    Psychosomatic factors in the etiology of periodontal disease; a critical review of the literature.

    Oral surgery, oral medicine, and oral pathology·2010
    Same journal

    Bacteriologic investigations of the oral spirochetal flora in ulcerative stomatitis (Vincent's infection).

    Oral surgery, oral medicine, and oral pathology·2010
    Same journal

    The nature and significance of infection in periodontal disease.

    Oral surgery, oral medicine, and oral pathology·2010
    Same journal

    Histopathology of periodontal diseases.

    Oral surgery, oral medicine, and oral pathology·2010
    Same journal

    Metastasis of chondromyxosarcoma to the jaw and tooth.

    Oral surgery, oral medicine, and oral pathology·2010
    See all related articles

    Area of Science:

    • Otolaryngology
    • Head and Neck Surgery
    • Pediatric Surgery

    Background:

    • Thyroglossal duct cysts represent congenital anomalies arising from the thyroglossal duct remnant.
    • These cysts are the most common congenital midline cervical mass, typically presenting in childhood or early adulthood.
    • Differential diagnosis of anterior neck masses is crucial for appropriate management.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To highlight the importance of thyroglossal-tract cysts in the differential diagnosis of anterior midline neck masses.
    • To review a series of thyroglossal-tract cyst cases to identify diagnostic and management patterns.

    Main Methods:

    • Retrospective review of 42 cases of thyroglossal-tract cysts.
    • Cases diagnosed between 1970 and 1976 at Wilford Hall USAF Medical Center.

    Related Experiment Videos

  • Analysis of clinical presentation, diagnostic methods, and treatment outcomes.

    • Main Results:

    • Thyroglossal-tract cysts are a significant component of anterior midline neck masses.
    • The study identified common clinical features and management strategies for these cysts during the specified period.
    • Review of cases provided insights into the diagnostic consistency and therapeutic approaches.

    Conclusions:

    • Thyroglossal-tract cysts must be considered in the differential diagnosis of any anterior midline neck mass.
    • Early and accurate diagnosis is essential for effective management and prevention of complications.
    • This historical case series underscores the persistent relevance of thyroglossal-tract cysts in clinical practice.