Papillary Carcinoma of the Thyroglossal Duct Cyst: A Case Report and Review of Literature

Papillary carcinoma arising in thyroglossal cyst is rare and is usually detected on postoperative histopathology after routine Sistrunk operation. Further management is a matter of debate and the choice lies between regular follow-up after Sistrunk operation or total thyroidectomy with or without radioiodine ablation and thyroxine suppression therapy. Here, we present a case of papillary carcinoma of thyroglossal duct cyst in a 26- year-old lady. Papillary carcinoma was detected after a routine Sistrunk operation was done for a seemingly innocuous thyroglossal cyst. A total thyroidectomy was carried 1 week later followed by hormone replacement therapy to suppress serum thyroid-stimulating hormone levels.How to cite this articleMunjal M, Garg B, Sood N, Bhardwaj V. Papillary Carcinoma of the Thyroglossal Duct Cyst: A Case Report and Review of Literature. Int J Otorhinolaryngol Clin 2013;5(3):148-150.