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1
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def

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a thyroglossal cyst is a fibrous cyst commonly found in the neck midline which forms from a persistant thyroglossal duct

2
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aetiology

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develops from cells and tissues which are left over after the formation of the thyroid gland during development

3
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epi

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very common to present in children

4
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what are the two most common neck abnormalities

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1 lymphadenopathy

2 thyroglossal duct cysts

5
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history

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palpable non-tender mass in the midline of the neck

dysphagia (rare)

6
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examination

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non-tender, smooth mass which moves on swallowing or protrusion of the tongue
there may by dysphagia or dyspepsia

7
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why does a thyroglossal cyst move on swallowing or protrusion of the tongue

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it is attached to the tongue via the tract of thyroid descent

8
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what would a painful midline neck mass indicate

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a thyroglossal duct cyst which is infected

9
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movement of a neck mass on swallowing or protusion of the tongue differentiates what two conditions

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thyroglossal duct cyst

thyroid nodule

10
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investigations

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USS

-anechoic midline mass (free from echo which indicates a cyst)