Abstract

ORE-ACEVEDO, Juan Francisco; LATORRE-CABALLERO, Luis Martín  and  URTEAGA-QUIROGA, Rosmery. Thyroglossal duct cyst: Experience in the National Children’s Health Institute, Lima: 2008-2015. Acta méd. peruana [online]. 2016, vol.33, n.2, pp.126-129. ISSN 1728-5917.

Thyroglossal duct cysts or fistulae are produced by an inadequate involution of the thyroid gland descending duct. The aim of this paper is to review its usual presentation and frequency in pediatric patients. We reviewed 167 cases who underwent surgery in an eight year period, 61.1% were male, and 57.5% were below 6 years of age. Thyroglossal duct cysts were present in 68.9% of the cases and 31.1% had cervical fistulae with secretion. Their most usual location was 85% at the cervical midline and 57.5% under the hyoid bone. Twenty-six cases required a second surgical procedure. Thyroglossal duct cysts are not uncommon in pediatric patients, surgical therapy is necessary, performing a medial resection of the hyoid bone. Despite an adequate surgical procedure, recurrences are possible.

Keywords : Thyroglossal cyst; Thyroid gland; Child health.

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