Shumrick CM, Calder AN, Vecchiotti MA, Scott AR. Symptomatic Lingual Thyroglossal Duct Cyst in Children: A Laryngomalacia Phenotype.
Ann Otol Rhinol Laryngol 2022;
132:95-99. [PMID:
35100842 DOI:
10.1177/00034894221075082]
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Abstract
OBJECTIVES
Patients with lingual thyroglossal duct cyst (TGDC) can present as symptomatic with obstructive airway and feeding difficulties.
METHODS
We present 3 cases of symptomatic lingual TGDC.
RESULTS
All 3 patients were diagnosed with laryngomalacia and underwent further concurrent or delayed airway intervention, in addition to cyst removal.
CONCLUSIONS
We reason that there is a phenotype of laryngomalacia in the symptomatic lingual thyroglossal duct cyst patients who present with symptoms due to disruption in laryngeal anatomy rather than the cyst itself causing obstructive symptoms. Distinguishing this phenotype, especially in comparison to other pathologies such as vallecular cysts, may better allow for planning of concurrent or delayed airway procedures and overall counseling of parents.
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