title: Hereditary thyroglossal duct cysts.
abstract: Thyroglossal duct cysts are one of the most commonly encountered benign neck lumps found in the paediatric population. Despite their relative frequency, reports of familial inheritance are rare. A total of 21 patients with hereditary thyroglossal duct cysts from seven families worldwide have been reported. The most common inheritance pattern is dominant, with a minority possibly representing a recessive aetiology. We describe a further instance of dominantly inherited thyroglossal duct cysts in two generations.
authors: Department of Paediatric Surgery, Christchurch Hospital, Private Bag 4710, Christchurch, New Zealand.
authors: Inga
authors: I
authors: Schader
authors: Stephen
authors: S
authors: Robertson
authors: Kiki
authors: K
authors: Maoate
authors: Spencer
authors: S
authors: Beasley
mesh_terms: D002675:Child, Preschool; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D010375:Pedigree; D013955:Thyroglossal Cyst / Q000151:congenital / Q000235:genetics*