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I came across some conflicting info on thyroglossal duct cysts. Here’s a link to emedicine’s thought on it. – http://emedicine.medscape.com/article/837477-overview#aw2aab6b4
Great catch. Here’s the updated version:
THYROGLOSSAL DUCT CYST
A thyroglossal duct cyst is a midline lesion on anterior neck. As many as half of all thyroglossal duct cysts can get infected, which then increases the chances of recurrence. Therefore the treatment of choice is surgical excision. For the exam, if they describe a midline cystic lesion, choose this as the diagnosis, and remove it!
PEARL: Don’t get confused with a RANULA: Painless mucous CYSTIC usually near the inner lips or under the tongue. Might be midline. Clear contents. Treated by removal.
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