{"product_id":"2940153845067","title":"Thyroglossal Duct Cysts, A Simple Guide To The Condition, Diagnosis, Treatment And Related Conditions","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe thyroglossal duct cyst (TDC) is a medical disorder that is a cystic lump in the front part of neck that is formed because of a persistent thyroglossal duct.\u003cbr\u003eThe thyroglossal duct is an embryonic tube that begins at the base of the tongue and moves down the neck to allow the thyroid gland to move to its position in the front of the neck..\u003cbr\u003eIt normally disappeared after the thyroid gland migration but may persist as ductal cyst.\u003cbr\u003eThyroglossal Duct Cysts (TDCs) are the second most common neck abnormalities after lymphadenopathy and are the most common congenital neck abnormalities.\u003cbr\u003eThey are responsible for 2-4% of all neck masses\u003cbr\u003e90% of children before the age of 10 manifested with Thyroglossal Duct Cysts (TDCs)\u003cbr\u003e70% of neck anomalies are from Thyroglossal duct cysts\u003cbr\u003eA child is born with this cyst.\u003cbr\u003eIt is formed from leftover tissue from the development of the thyroid gland when an embryo was developing in the womb.\u003cbr\u003eEven though the cyst is present at birth, it is normally not found until a child is at least age 2.\u003cbr\u003eA person can live with a Thyroglossal Duct Cyst without any problems, until an infection is presented\u003cbr\u003eOften a doctor finds a thyroglossal duct cyst when a child gets an upper respiratory infection.\u003cbr\u003eThe most common symptoms are:\u003cbr\u003e1. A small, soft, round lump in the center front of the neck\u003cbr\u003e2. Tenderness, redness, and swelling of the lump, if infected\u003cbr\u003eThe thyroid gland is palpated during the physical examination.\u003cbr\u003eIf the gland cannot be felt, ultrasonography, CT scanning or thyroid scanning may be useful.\u003cbr\u003eA small needle is done to remove cells from the cyst for diagnosis.\u003cbr\u003eTreatment may include:\u003cbr\u003e1. Antibiotic medicine\u003cbr\u003e2. Cutting into and draining the cyst, if antibiotic medicine does not get rid of the infection\u003cbr\u003e3. Cutting out the cyst and some nearby tissue (surgical excision)\u003cbr\u003eThe operation to remove the cyst is called a Sistrunk operation\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTABLE OF CONTENT\u003cbr\u003eIntroduction\u003cbr\u003eChapter 1 Thyroglossal Duct Cysts\u003cbr\u003eChapter 2 Causes\u003cbr\u003eChapter 3 Symptoms\u003cbr\u003eChapter 4 Diagnosis\u003cbr\u003eChapter 5 Treatment\u003cbr\u003eChapter 6 Prognosis\u003cbr\u003eChapter 7 Thyroid Nodules\u003cbr\u003eChapter 8 Neck Lumps\u003cbr\u003eEpilogue\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Kenneth Kee","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47111431618800,"sku":"2940153845067","price":2.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/2940153845067_p0.jpg?v=1764057966","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/2940153845067","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}