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Thyroglossal Duct Cysts in Children: A Comprehensive Approach

with Dr. Christopher Liu

What is the best way to manage an infected thyroglossal duct cyst? In this episode, hosts Dr. Gopi Shah and Dr. Ashley Agan welcome Dr. Christopher Liu, associate professor of pediatric otolaryngology at UT Southwestern, to learn about his vast experience with evaluation and management of thyroglossal duct cysts and the nuances of other congenital neck masses.

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Podcast Contributors

Dr. Christopher Liu discusses Thyroglossal Duct Cysts in Children: A Comprehensive Approach on the BackTable 184 Podcast

Dr. Christopher Liu

Dr. Christopoher Lieu is an associate professor at UT Southwestern Medical Center and practices at Children's Health in Dallas, Texas.

Dr. Gopi Shah discusses Thyroglossal Duct Cysts in Children: A Comprehensive Approach on the BackTable 184 Podcast

Dr. Gopi Shah

Dr. Gopi Shah is a pediatric otolaryngologist and the co-host of BackTable ENT.

Dr. Ashley Agan discusses Thyroglossal Duct Cysts in Children: A Comprehensive Approach on the BackTable 184 Podcast

Dr. Ashley Agan

Dr. Ashley Agan is an otolaryngologist in Dallas, TX.

Synopsis

First, Dr. Liu describes how thyroglossal duct cysts present. Patients often become aware of their cyst when a parent palpates a midline neck mass or when the cyst gets infected. Then, Dr. Liu describes non-operative management of thyroglossal duct cysts, including antibiotics to treat infection and cases in which drainage is appropriate. The conversation proceeds to surgical strategy, with Dr. Liu describing how his approach to cyst excision evolved over the years. The episode concludes with pearls on post-operative management and potential surgical complications.

Timestamps

00:00 - Introduction
02:53 - Understanding Thyroglossal Duct Cysts
11:48 - Managing Infected Thyroglossal Duct Cysts
14:02 - Antibiotic Choices & Drainage Techniques
21:05 - Imaging & Workup
25:39 - Surgical Approach and Techniques
27:29 - Koempel’s Technique for Thyroglossal Duct Cyst Surgery
39:04 - Surgical Complications, Risk of Recurrence, & Post-Operative Care
52:37 - Key Takeaways for Thyroglossal Duct Cyst Surgery

Resources

Dr. Christopher Liu’s UT Southwestern Profile:
https://utswmed.org/doctors/christopher-liu/

Jeffrey Koempel, “Thyroglossal Duct Remnant Surgery: A Reliable, Reproducible Approach to the Suprahyoid Region”:
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/25193588/

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