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What do you suggest if my child has a thyroglossal duct cyst.?
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Depends on situation: Over time these will usually become infected from germs descending from somewhere near the base of the tongue to the cyst.Elective removal by an ENT surgeon is often done beforehand, or may be needed more urgently if the cyst does become infected.
Answered 5/5/2018
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