Question

A 30-year-old has a painless midline neck swelling that moves upwards on tongue protrusion, consistent with a thyroglossal cyst. Which surgical procedure is typically performed?

Accepted Answer

Sistrunk procedure

Answer

Simple excision

Answer

Partial thyroidectomy

Answer

Radical neck dissection

Answer

Antibiotic therapy

Practice question

A 30-year-old has a painless midline neck swelling that moves upwards on tongue protrusion, consistent with a thyroglossal cyst. Which surgical procedure is typically performed?