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Giant thyroglossal duct cyst causing hoarseness due to laryngeal compression in an elderly patient: a case report

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  • Caini Peng

  • Bingyan Hao

  • Aoshuang Chang

  • June 15, 2026

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    Thyroglossal duct cysts (TGDCs) are common congenital neck anomalies, primarily presenting in childhood but rarely in elderly patients.

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    A 65-year-old man presented with a giant TGDC causing hoarseness due to laryngeal compression, highlighting an unusual clinical scenario.

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    Preoperative imaging revealed a cystic-solid lesion surrounding the hyoid bone, compressing the adjacent laryngeal cavity.

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    The patient underwent open excision based on the Sistrunk principle, which includes partial hyoid bone resection.

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    Postoperative follow-up showed resolution of hoarseness and swallowing symptoms, with no abnormalities noted on laryngoscopy.

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Giant thyroglossal duct cyst causing hoarseness due to laryngeal compression in an elderly patient: a case report

  • by Caini Peng, Bingyan Hao, Aoshuang Chang

  • June 15, 2026

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