Thyroglossal cysts in a pediatric population: apparent differences from adult thyroglossal cysts.

Background And Objectives: The clinical presentation of thyroglossal cyst and its variation from adult thyroglossal cyst has not been well studied. This study is to determine if the clinical presentation of thyroglossal duct cysts (TGDC) varies between children and adults and whether this affects the optimal management of individual cases.

Design And Setting: Retrospective study of all cases operated on for TGDC from February 2008 to November 2011 in a tertiary care teaching hospital.