Thyroglossal Duct Cyst: A Case Series From a Tertiary Care Centre in Western Uttar Pradesh

BACKGROUND: Thyroglossal duct cyst (TGDC) is the most common congenital midline neck mass, arising from incomplete involution of the thyroglossal duct. Although frequently seen in children, TGDCs may also present in adults. OBJECTIVE: To present a case series of patients with TGDC, highlighting clinical features, anatomical distribution, and surgical outcomes. METHODS: We report a case series of 10 patients with TGDC managed surgically at a tertiary care hospital between March 2020 and March 2022. Clinical presentation, anatomical site, surgical procedure, and outcomes were analyzed. RESULTS: Ten patients (7 males, 3 females) aged 7–37 years were included. The most common age groups affected were the first and second decades of life (80%). The subhyoid region was the commonest site (50%), followed by suprahyoid (40%) and suprasternal (10%). Six patients (60%) underwent the Sistrunk procedure and four (40%) underwent simple cyst excision. No recurrences were noted during follow-up. CONCLUSION: TGDC is a common congenital midline neck mass with variable presentation across age groups. The Sistrunk procedure remains the definitive treatment, offering the lowest recurrence risk.