Thyroglossal duct cyst
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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.
Common symptoms reported by people with thyroglossal duct cyst
Treatments taken by people with thyroglossal duct cyst
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Who has thyroglossal duct cyst on PatientsLikeMe?
- 12 patients have this condition
- 0 new patients joined this month
- 7 say thyroglossal duct cyst is their primary condition
| Age | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| <20 | 0 | |
| 20s | 2 | |
| 30s | 0 | |
| 40s | 4 | |
| 50s | 3 | |
| 60s | 2 | |
| 70+ | 0 |
| Age at first symptom | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| 0-19 years | 0 | |
| 20-29 years | 0 | |
| 30-39 years | 0 | |
| 40-49 years | 1 | |
| 50-59 years | 1 | |
| 60-69 years | 0 | |
| 70+ years | 0 |
Distribution of sex
| Sex | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| Male | 2 | |
| Female | 10 |
| Diagnosis status | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| Diagnosed | 1 | |
| Not Diagnosed | 1 |