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Thyroglossal duct cyst and fistula
Thyroglossal duct cyst and fistula are congenital developmental abnormalities caused by incomplete degeneration of the thyroglossal duct. The cyst ruptures due to infection or forms fistulas after surgical incision. Most cases occur before the age of 5. Males are slightly more likely to have fistulas than females. About 40% of cases are complicated by infection.
  • Site of disease:

    thyroid
  • Infectious :

    Not contagious
  • Frequent population:

    Children
  • Related symptoms:

    Abscess at the root of the tongue Foreign body sensation in the pharynx Swelling and tenderness in the hyoid area Long-term unhealed ulcer on the tongue Cyst
  • Concurrent disease:

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