Transoral Laser Excision of a Lingual Thyroglossal Duct Cyst
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Author: Soham Roy
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Specialties: Otolaryngology, Pediatric Surgery
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Contributors: Blaine D. Smith and Jaecel Shah
The lingual thyroglossal duct cyst (LTGDC) is a rare variant of the most common congenital neck mass, the thyroglossal duct cyst. The presentation of this atypical cyst is often due to symptoms of upper airway obstruction, and can lead to infant death if left untreated.
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