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VOL. 6, ISSUE 1 (2024)
Papillary carcinoma of thyroglossal cyst– A case report
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Vishwapremraj D R, Rakshitha C, Harshith C S
Abstract

Aims & Objectives: To describe the role of imaging in midline swelling of neck in addition to pathological correlation, To aid the clinician in diagnosis of midline swelling of neck and to assess the benignity of the lesion.

Materials and methods: 52-year-old female patient with complaints of midline swelling in neck since 2 months which has gradually progressed in size and was referred to the Department of Radiology for further evaluation. Ultrasonography and contrast enhanced computed tomography of neck were performed and the imaging features were recorded. The imaging features and final diagnosis were documented in a structured case record form.

Results: Ultrasonography showed well defined heteroechoic lesion with few peripheral cystic changes in the midline of the neck. Following which, contrast enhanced computed tomography of neck was performed, which showed solitary well defined heterogeneously enhancing soft tissue density lesion in the midline of infrahyoid location with few non enhancing necrotic areas within. Sistrunk surgery was performed for the same and HPE revealed papillary carcinoma of thyroglossal cyst.
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Pages:4-7
How to cite this article:
Vishwapremraj D R, Rakshitha C, Harshith C S "Papillary carcinoma of thyroglossal cyst– A case report". International Journal of Radiology Research, Vol 6, Issue 1, 2024, Pages 4-7
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