Thyroglossal cysts are generally referred to as thyroglossal cysts and are characterized as smooth, rounded, clear borders, etc.
Thyroglossal cyst is a kind of congenital cyst, which is considered to be formed by the development of the thyroid gland from the bottom of the mouth to the lower end of the thyroglossal hyoid bone extending to the neck during the fetal period, and it can be seen at any age, and the main characteristic is that it is located in the midline of the front of the neck, and it appears as a cystic swelling that is smooth, round, and with clear boundaries between the thyroid cartilage and the hyoid bone.
Moreover, thyroglossal cysts can move up and down with the pharynx and retract upward when the tongue is extended.
Treatment of thyroglossal cysts generally includes medication and surgery. Empirical treatment is generally preferred to cephalosporin antibiotics or penicillin, such as cefradine and cefoperazone, etc.; in addition to the infected stage, in order to avoid the next infection and the nature of the change, it should be performed as soon as possible surgical resection, surgical resection of cysts, fistula is the main method of eradicating thyroglossal cysts, fistula.
In addition, the application of the above drugs have a certain risk, the patient needs to get the guidance of a specialist, can not be taken without authorization. Discovery of thyroglossal cysts need to go to the hospital, under the guidance of specialists active treatment.