Papillary thyroid carcinoma arising from a thyroglossal duct cyst: a case report

Key Points

• This report aims to present a rare case of papillary thyroid carcinoma originating from a thyroglossal duct cyst.
• Case report detailing the clinical presentation and findings of the patient.
• Examination of the cyst and associated ectopic tissue for malignancy.
• Assessment of existing literature on incidence rates and risks.
• Papillary thyroid carcinoma identified in ectopic thyroid tissue within the cyst.
• Less than 1% of thyroglossal duct cysts develop into cancer, marking this case as rare.
• Findings contribute to understanding the oncological potential of ectopic thyroid tissue.