Hereditary Thyroglossal Duct Cysts

Thyroid Gland and Surgery of the Thyroglossal Duct: Exercise in Applied Embryology

“…Although no racial differences have been noted with TDC, distinct variations in presentation based on nationality have been observed. The recurrence rate after a Sistrunk procedure is similar to that in nonhereditary cases [21].…”

Management of Congenital Neck Lesions in ChildrenManagement Children: 11-Year Experience

“…A slightly higher incidence (53.8%) in females is presented in the current study. It should be kept in mind that a true female dominance does exist amongst familial TGDRs (12). Majority of patients with TGDR were as school aged and these patients presented clinically rather late with regard to BCA and DC and the differences in the present series may be attributed to discrepancies pertaining to demography of the study population.…”

Outcome of thyroglossal duct cyst excision is independent of presenting age or symptomatology

“…A larger population is necessary to determine the true incidence. It is important to note, however, that it has been suggested that a true female predominance does exist amongst familial thyroglossal duct cysts [3].…”