THYROGLOSSAL TRACT CYST IN A 47-YEAR-OLD ADULT: A CASE REPORT

Thyroglossal tract cyst (TTC) is a congenital cervical malformation resulting from persistence of the thyroglossal tract during the embryological descent of the thyroid gland. It is usually diagnosed in childhood but may remain asymptomatic for several decades and be discovered in adulthood. Secondary infection can lead to a recent increase in the size of the lesion.We report the case of a 47-year-old patient presenting with a longstanding cervical swelling that had recently increased in size.