A Rare Case of Intrathyroid Dermoid Cyst in a Middle-aged Female

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Raxith S Ragavendra
Narayan I Hebsur
Narayan Y Kabadi

Abstract

Introduction: The term ‘dermoid cyst’ describes a cystic lesion comprising of stratified squamous epithelium with epidermal
appendages. Presentation of case: A dermoid cyst arising in the left lobe of the thyroid gland in a 35-year-old female
was managed with a left hemithyroidectomy. Discussion: While congenital lesions feature frequently in the differential
diagnosis of childhood neck masses, dermoid cysts presenting as a unilateral neck mass are rare. Conclusion: When dermoid
cysts are found within the thyroid, their pathogenesis may be explained by a disruption of normal thyroid development.
Excision appears the treatment of choice.

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Raxith S Ragavendra, Narayan I Hebsur, & Narayan Y Kabadi. (2020). A Rare Case of Intrathyroid Dermoid Cyst in a Middle-aged Female. Indian Journal Of Clinical Practice, 31(2), 168–170. Retrieved from https://ojs.ijcp.in/IJCP/article/view/902
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