title: Low-lying thyroglossal duct cyst with lateral cervical discharge masquerading as a second branchial cleft fistula: a case report.
abstract: The diagnosis of a thyroglossal duct cyst is often apparent when it presents with typical findings. We report a case of a 6 year-old girl with a low-lying thyroglossal duct cyst presenting with recurrent lateral cervical discharge without palpable mass, thus mimicking a second branchial cleft fistula. CT scan differentiated the lesion from a second branchial cleft fistula, and a standard Sistrunk procedure cured the lesion. In patients who show lateral cervical discharge without definite mass, therefore mimicking a second branchial cleft fistula, a low-lying thyroglossal duct cyst should be considered.
authors: Department of Surgery, Kangwon National University Hospital, Chuncheon, South Korea.
authors: Sung-Min
authors: SM
authors: Hong
authors: Suk-Bae
authors: SB
authors: Moon
mesh_terms: D001934:Branchial Region / Q000002:abnormalities*; D002648:Child; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D005260:Female; D005402:Fistula / Q000175:diagnosis*; D006801:Humans; D013955:Thyroglossal Cyst / Q000150:complications* / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000473:pathology