Lingual thyroglossal duct cyst with recurrence after cystectomy or marsupialization under endoscopy: Diagnosis and modified sistrunk surgery

Abstract

CT could differentiate lingual thyroglossal duct cysts from the other cysts occurring at the lingual root. For those patients with lingual thyroglossal duct cysts that recur after cystectomy or marsupialization under endoscopy, the modified Sistrunk operation could be a suitable treatment option.