ARDMS RDMS AB-Abdomen Question # 19 Topic 2 Discussion

A thyroglossal duct cyst is the most common congenital cystic anomaly in the anterior midline neck. It arises from persistent remnants of the thyroglossal duct, typically located inferior to the hyoid bone.

According to Rumack’s Diagnostic Ultrasound:

“Thyroglossal duct cysts are located in the midline anterior neck and are the most common congenital cystic neck lesions.”