title: Asymptomatic mass of the anterior portion of the neck.
abstract: A case is reported in which a thyroglossal duct cyst was removed from the anterior portion of the neck of a patient. This lesion may occur after an upper respiratory tract infection. Treatment consists of complete removal of the entire cyst and tract. Without extensive surgery, recurrence can be expected.
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D013955:Thyroglossal Cyst / Q000473:pathology*