Abstract
Background: Evaluation of thyroglossal duct cysts before surgical excision traditionally includes hormonal evaluation, ultrasound of the neck, and thyroid scanning. Objective: To evaluate the need for thyroid scanning in cases of thyroglossal duct cysts scheduled for operation. Methods: A retrospective chart review of 100 cases of thyroglossal duct cyst between 1988 and 1995 was carried out. Results: No cases of ectopic thyroid were detected. Conclusion: Our goal was to document the presence of normal thyroid tissue by non-invasive tools such as ultrasound, rather than to rule out the existence of ectopic thyroid tissue by radionuclide scanning. Radionuclide scanning is justified in cases of lingual thyroid and where a normally located thyroid gland cannot be detected.
| Original language | English |
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| Pages (from-to) | 409-410 |
| Number of pages | 2 |
| Journal | Israel Medical Association Journal |
| Volume | 3 |
| Issue number | 6 |
| State | Published - 1 Dec 2001 |
| Externally published | Yes |
Keywords
- Ectopic thyroid
- Radioisotope
- Thyroglossal duct
- Thyroid scintiscanning
- Ultrasound
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- General Medicine