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Case Report
Large thyroglossal duct cyst causing airway compromise: A case report
1 Medical Officer, Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Hospital Sultanah Aminah Johor Bahru, Johor, Malaysia
2 Otorhinolaryngologist, Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Hospital Sultanah Aminah Johor Bahru, Johor, Malaysia
3 Consultant Otorhinolaryngologist and Head of Department, Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Hospital Sultanah Aminah Johor Bahru, Johor, Malaysia
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Ting Ting Chai
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Article ID: 101482Z01TC2024
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Chai TT, Chin LL, Shanmuganathan J. Large thyroglossal duct cyst causing airway compromise: A case report. Int J Case Rep Images 2024;15(2):117–119.ABSTRACT
Introduction: A thyroglossal duct cyst (TGDC) is a common congenital neck mass that can occur in both children and adults.
Case Report: This case report presents an adult with a long-standing anterior neck swelling causing dyspnea and dysphagia, detailing the investigation process that led to a diagnosis of TGDC and the surgical intervention performed.
Conclusion: It highlights the importance of diagnosing and treating TGDC, as it has the potential to compromise the airway as it enlarges over time.
Keywords: Airway obstruction, Congenital neck mass, Neck swelling, Thyroglossal duct cyst
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Author Contributions
Ting Ting Chai - Substantial contributions to conception and design, Drafting the article, Revising it critically for important intellectual content, Final approval of the version to be published
Lee Lee Chin - Substantial contributions to conception and design, Revising it critically for important intellectual content, Final approval of the version to be published
Jothi Shanmuganathan - Substantial contributions to conception and design, Revising it critically for important intellectual content, Final approval of the version to be published
Guaranter of SubmissionThe corresponding author is the guarantor of submission.
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Consent StatementWritten informed consent was obtained from the patient for publication of this article.
Data AvailabilityAll relevant data are within the paper and its Supporting Information files.
Conflict of InterestAuthors declare no conflict of interest.
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