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ArticleInternational journal of surgery case reports2024

Malignant degeneration of thyroglossal duct cysts: Clinical aspects, imaging findings and management: Case series.

Jihene Houas, Monia Ghammam, Eya Laabidi, Oussama Khalfi, Mouna Bellakhdher, Mohamed Abdelkefi

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Article in International journal of surgery case reports, 2024. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 1 paper.

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  1. [Clinical diagnosis, treatment and lessons learned of thyroglossal duct carcinoma: a report of 3 cases].Lin chuang er bi yan hou tou jing wai ke za zhi = Journal of clinical otorhinolaryngology head and neck surgery · 2026
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6 authors at 2 institutions in 2 countries.

Jihene HouasUniversity of Sousse Faculty of Medicine of Sousse, ENT Department, Farhat Hached University Hospital, Sousse, Tunisia. Electronic address: jihene.haouas@gmail.com.
Monia GhammamUniversity of Sousse Faculty of Medicine of Sousse, ENT Department, Farhat Hached University Hospital, Sousse, Tunisia.
Eya LaabidiUniversity of Sousse Faculty of Medicine of Sousse, ENT Department, Farhat Hached University Hospital, Sousse, Tunisia.
Oussama KhalfiRadiology Department.
Mouna BellakhdherUniversity of Sousse Faculty of Medicine of Sousse, ENT Department, Farhat Hached University Hospital, Sousse, Tunisia.
Mohamed AbdelkefiUniversity of Sousse Faculty of Medicine of Sousse, ENT Department, Farhat Hached University Hospital, Sousse, Tunisia.
University of Sousse · TNUniversity Radiology · US

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Abstract

introduction and importanceThyroglossal duct cysts (TDCs) are congenital anomalies that can rarely undergo malignant transformation, with approximately 1 % of operated TDCs demonstrating malignant degeneration. Therapeutic management and follow-up methods are still controversial subjects. CASE SERIES PRESENTATION: We report 3 cases of a papillary carcinoma of thyroid occurring in a thyroglossal duct cyst. The diagnosis was suspected preoperatively in 2 patients, hence the indication of frozen section examination. All patients underwent Sistrunk procedure associated with total thyroidectomy and central neck dissection. Concomitant papillary thyroid carcinoma was found in 2 patients. A complementary treatment by radioactive iodine 131 with frenetic hormone therapy was undertaken in all the cases. The follow-up showed no recurrence. CLINICAL DISCUSSION: The clinical presentation of thyroglossal duct cyst carcinoma is often nonspecific, posing challenges in early diagnosis. The chosen treatment strategy, involving the Sistrunk procedure, total thyroidectomy, and central neck dissection, along with adjuvant therapy using radioactive iodine 131 and frenetic hormone therapy, was effective in preventing recurrence.

conclusionThe management of degenerated TDC is based on a multidisciplinary approach. Papillary carcinomas of TDC generally have a good prognosis.

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Papillary carcinomaRadioactive iodineSistrunk procedureThyroglossal duct cystThyroidectomy

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PMID38301307
PMCPMC10847149
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