What is thyroglossal duct cyst?

A thyroglossal duct cyst is a benign congenital abnormality and one of the most common neck masses. The cyst is a pocket in the neck, leftover from the thyroglossal duct, that is filled with fluid. It is typically asymptomatic unless it becomes infected. Treatment may include antibiotics or surgery.

How do members experience thyroglossal duct cyst?

Top 5 symptoms reported by people with thyroglossal duct cyst*

*Reports may be affected by other conditions and/or medication side effects. We ask about general symptoms (anxious mood, depressed mood, fatigue, pain, and stress) regardless of condition.

Top treatments taken by people for thyroglossal duct cyst*

Who has thyroglossal duct cyst on PatientsLikeMe?

Age

Age Proportion # of patients
<20 0
20s 3
30s 1
40s 3
50s 7
60s 2
70+ 2

Distribution of sex

Sex

Sex Proportion # of patients
Male 3
Female 15