Journal of Pediatric Case Reports

Thyroglossal Duct Cyst

Journal of Pediatric Case Reports · Vol. 1, Issue 1 · pp. 1–3

Published September 1, 2025

DOI: 10.37549/JPCR-25-0005

Aaron C. Llanes, BS1, Richard B. Towbin, MD2*, Carrie M. Schaefer, MD2, Alexander J. Towbin, MD3*

1 University of Arizona College of Medicine-Phoenix Campus, Phoenix, Arizona

2 Department of Radiology, Phoenix Children’s Hospital, Phoenix, Arizona

3 Cincinnati Children’s Hospital, University of Cincinnati College of Medicine, Cincinnati, Ohio

* Corresponding author: Richard B. Towbin (rtowbin@gmail.com)

Abstract

Thyroglossal duct cysts are embryonic remnants of the thyroglossal duct. Although various imaging modalities such as sonography, CT, and MRI can be used to diagnose thyroglossal duct cysts, sonography remains the initial imaging technique used. CT and MRI can be used in selected cases.

Keywords: congenital anomaly, thyroid gland

Citation

Llanes AC, Towbin RB, Schaefer CM, Towbin AJ. Thyroglossal Duct Cyst. Journal of Pediatric Case Reports. 2025;1(1):1-3. doi:10.37549/JPCR-25-0005.

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