Thyroglossal duct cyst, does it influence its symptoms in the oral cavity?

Abstract

We must remember that the thyroid gland begins its final development of the third week of intrauterine life. The cyst of the thyroglossal duct (QCT) is the most frequent cervical malformation in the child, its habitual location in the anterior line medial to the hyoid bone, being able to locate a lingual (2.1%) or suprasternal (12.9%) O level In any area between the blind hole and the sternal hairpin. If the QCT maintains the type of connection to the bone. Hiodes or tongue it is possible to evidence the movement of the mass during swallowing or protrusion of the tongue.