title: Thyroglossal duct and other congenital midline cervical anomalies.
abstract: Thyroglossal duct anomalies and dermoid cysts comprise the vast majority of congenital midline cervical masses seen in children. Unusual lesions of the midline neck include ranulae and midline cervical clefts. Workup and management is lesion-dependent, and an accurate preoperative diagnosis is essential for planning and performing an appropriate surgical procedure. This discussion presents an overview of the relevant embryology, pathophysiology, and diagnostic modalities for these congenital midline cervical anomalies. Additionally, the current principles of surgical management are described.
authors.affiliation: Division of Pediatric Surgery, Department of Surgery, University of Louisville School of Medicine, Louisville, Kentucky 40202, USA. dsfole01@gwise.louisville.edu
authors.forename: David S
authors.initials: DS
authors.lastname: Foley
authors.forename: Mary E
authors.initials: ME
authors.lastname: Fallat
mesh_terms: D001934:Branchial Region / Q000002:abnormalities* / Q000601:surgery; D002648:Child; D003884:Dermoid Cyst / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000601:surgery; D006258:Head and Neck Neoplasms / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000601:surgery; D006801:Humans; D010808:Physical Examination; D011900:Ranula / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000601:surgery; D013955:Thyroglossal Cyst / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000601:surgery; D013961:Thyroid Gland / Q000196:embryology; D013972:Thyrotropin / Q000097:blood
chemical_list: D013972:Thyrotropin