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Thyroglossal cyst

2017-06-08 08:02:43
Hi my son had the thyroglossal cyst removed ten days back.There is still drainage. What does it mean?
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It means that surgeon has not removed the cyst and track completely. Now it has formed into a thyroglossal fistula. It requires a surgery known as sistrunks operation. Consult nearby ENT specialist for details regarding this surgery

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