Infrahyoid thyroglossal cyst and Neck trauma - A diagnostic conundrum

Abstract

Thyroglossal duct cysts are most commonly located inferior to the hyoid bone in close relation with the thyrohyoid membrane. Very rarely, they may occupy the posterior hyoid space, and present with dysphagia. We present the clinical, pathophysiologic features and the iintraoperative findings of thisrarely described clinical entity