Unifocal Papillary Carcinoma of the Thyroglossal Tract in A 25-Year-Old Female - An Uncommon Clinical Entity

Sanjeev Mohanty, Sujitha Monyvarnan, Deepthi Padmanabhan, Guna Keerthana Ramesh, Balaji Kumaragurubaran

Abstract: A thyroglossal duct cyst is the most common congenital neck mass which occurs in about 7% of the population due to incomplete obliteration of the thyroglossal duct which normally regresses during fetal development. It typically presents in children but can also persists in adults. These are usually asymptomatic, benign cysts with a good prognosis but can rarely transform to malignancy. About 1% of the thyroglossal duct cysts are malignant and the most prevalent variant is papillary thyroid carcinoma (80%), which has a good prognosis. Here we report a case of 25 year old female who was diagnosed with thyroglossal cyst and underwent Sistrunk?s operation and confirmed to have papillary carcinoma of thyroid post operatively. The patient had normal functioning thyroid gland and no lymph node involvement on follow up imaging and was advised regular follow up.

Keywords: Thyroglossal duct cyst, Papillary carcinoma of thyroid, Sistrunk operation, Hyoid bone

How to Cite?: Sanjeev Mohanty, Sujitha Monyvarnan, Deepthi Padmanabhan, Guna Keerthana Ramesh, Balaji Kumaragurubaran, "Unifocal Papillary Carcinoma of the Thyroglossal Tract in A 25-Year-Old Female - An Uncommon Clinical Entity", Volume 13 Issue 9, September 2024, International Journal of Science and Research (IJSR), Pages: 649-652, https://www.ijsr.net/getabstract.php?paperid=MR24910080256, DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.21275/MR24910080256