Thyroglossal duct cyst

Definition

A congenital benign cyst arising from the remnants of the thyroglossal duct. It is usually located in the midline of the neck.

Also known as thyroglossal tract cyst — per MONDO

Also identified as

• ICD9 759.2 per MONDO
• MESH D013955 per MONDO
• Orphanet 489 per MONDO
• SCTID 39462005 per MONDO
• UMLS C0040124 per MONDO