2) Thyroglossal duct cyst

Q: Are these cysts in the midline or off midline?

A: Above the hyoid, they tend to be midline, below the hyoid, they are off midline

Q: What is the surgical procedure?

A: The Sistrunk procedure, the middle piece of the hyoid is resected. (Please see diagram in Dr. Reede's article.)

Reference:

Case in Point

5/29/08 (nuclear version)

Case in Point

10/26/2005

Dr. Reede’s article on thyroglossal duct cysts:

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