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ArticleCureus2026

A Rare Ventral Tongue Presentation of a Lingual Thyroglossal Duct Cyst in an Infant: A Case Report.

Pinki Pargal, Pallavi Nigam, Preethi Anni Mercy Paul

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Article in Cureus, 2026. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Not yet cited in PubMed.

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

3 authors.

Pinki PargalPlastic Surgery, Christian Medical College & Hospital, Ludhiana, IND.
Pallavi NigamPlastic Surgery, Christian Medical College & Hospital, Ludhiana, IND.
Preethi Anni Mercy PaulPathology, Christian Medical College & Hospital, Ludhiana, IND.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Lingual thyroglossal duct cysts (TGDCs) represent the rarest form of thyroglossal duct cysts. We describe a four‑month‑old female who presented with a mid‑anterior ventral tongue swelling noted since birth. Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) showed a well‑defined, non‑enhancing cystic lesion arising from the ventral surface of the tongue. Needle aspiration under sedation, followed by oral intubation and transoral excision, was performed without complications. Histopathology confirmed a thyroglossal cyst. The six‑month follow‑up demonstrated complete healing and no recurrence. Early recognition and definitive transoral excision yield excellent outcomes while avoiding airway compromise.

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congenital cystexcisionlingual cystmidline oral cystthyroglossal duct cyst

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PMID42109991
PMCPMC13156827

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