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Thyroglossal duct cyst (TGDC) has a prevalence of approximately 7% in the adult population (1). Malignant transformation in TGDC is rare and accounts for about 1% of all these cyts (2).The majority are papillary carcinomas (2). Squamous cell carcinoma is even more rare with only a few cases reported in the literature (2). There is no...
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... years later, she re-presented with a history of this long-standing midline mass which had recently grown rapidly and was now associated with constant pain. Physical examination revealed a 8 cm by 9 cm tender and immobile mass (Fig.1). Ultrasound examination demonstrated a larger mass compared with the previous ultrasound and which now comprised of more solid components with a few cystic areas present. ...
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... were able to find and review seven case reports and so most of our deductions regarding diagnosis and treatment are based on available reports (2, 7-12). The average age of presentation is 65 years with a range of 55 to 78 years (2, 7, 8, 10, 12). Our patient was 51 years at presentation. ...
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