Thyroglossal Cyst
| Definition: |
A cyst in the neck caused by persistence of portions of, or by lack of closure of, the primitive thyroglossal duct. (Dorland, 27th ed) |
| Notes: |
non-neoplastic; /blood supply /chem /secret /ultrastruct permitted; "thyroglossal duct" probably goes here |
Thyroglossal Cyst Definitions and Terms
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