Thyroglossal duct cysts are one of the most common cervical congenital anomalies. They occur along the thyroid migration tract, which extends from the base of the tongue through the midline of the neck to the level of the cricoid cartilage. Thyroglossal duct cysts present as a midline neck mass and are closely associated with the hyoid bone. Here, we describe a case where two cystic structures were found just inferior to the thyroid gland and inferior to the hyoid bone, suggesting a double thyroglossal duct cyst. It is important to diagnose and surgically manage thyroglossal duct cysts as they are associated with complications, such as infection and malignancy.

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