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Thyroglossal cyst
A thyroglossal cyst is a fibrous cyst that forms from a persistent thyroglossal duct. It is a developmental anomaly. See an ENT doc for assessment.
Dr. Louis Gallia reviewed this
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Can a thyroglossal cyst cause weight problems?
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My sister says she has thyroglossal cyst . What is that?
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What is the definition or description of: Thyroglossal cyst?
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How long does it take to heal from thyroglossal cyst sistrunk procedure?
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How long does it take for the sistrunk procedure or fo the renoval of the thyroglossal cyst?
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For thyroglossal cyst. Is surgery necessary?
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What should I expect to happen after a thyroglossal cyst operation?
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What is a thyroglossal cyst infection?
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A 39-year old asked:
I just had a thyroglossal cyst removed about a week ago. Is it safe for me to smoke?
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A 37-year old female asked about a male:
Can thyroglossal cyst come and go? U/s 6 months ago showed lump consistent with tgc, 3 months later u/s showed no lump at all, and now it's back again
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A 53-year old female asked:
I have had thyroglossal cyst removal 5 days ago and am still struggling to swallow even water. Is this normal?
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A 46-year old female asked:
My husband had a thyroglossal cyst removed at 14, but it has since returned as an adult. The doctor didn't seem concerned. Thoughts?
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A 27-year old male asked:
If there is no problem for thyroglossal cyst & Doctor suggest to operation -will it better for me to operation?
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A 37-year old female asked about a male:
Son has lump under chin for 9 months with fluctuations in size. Had 3 ultrasounds and still unclear whether thyroglossal cyst or lymph node.Next step?
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A 37-year old female asked about a male:
Son had neck lump last month which doc suspected is thyroglossal cyst. Was treated for strep and lump shrank. Now has cough and again swollen. Why?
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A 35-year old asked:
Why does a thyroglossal duct cyst shrink?
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How can you remove a thyroglossal duct cyst?
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I'm sure I have a thyroglossal duct cyst..now what?
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What is involved with a thyroglossal duct cyst removal?
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Can you gain weight from a thyroglossal duct cyst removal?
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What is the procedure for removing a thyroglossal duct cyst ?
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What do you suggest if my child has a thyroglossal duct cyst.?
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Pretty sure I have a thyroglossal duct cyst..What do I do now?
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My daughter has a thyroglossal duct cyst. What does this mean?
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How long is the recovery after thyroglossal duct cyst surgery?
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A 34-year old female asked about a 33-year old male:
How big should a thyroglossal duct cyst be, before canadcy for surgery? In an adult male
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