The feasibility of pediatric TORS for lingual thyroglossal duct cyst

Daniel J. Carroll, James K. Byrd, George F. Harris

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Abstract

A six-year-old boy who presented with symptoms of obstructive sleep apnea was found to have a midline tongue mass suspicious for lingual thyroglossal duct cyst (TGDC). Surgery was scheduled after workup confirmed the presence of functional, orthotopic thyroid tissue. The surgical robot was used to excise the mass endoscopically without removing any hyoid. He was extubated at the conclusion of the case. The child tolerated a soft diet and was discharged after an uneventful overnight stay in the ICU. Pathology confirmed TGDC. There have been no reported issues in eleven months of follow-up. Our report adds to the scarce literature on performing such a surgery in a child and demonstrates that with the correct circumstances, prompt extubation, discharge, and prolonged remission are possible.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Pages (from-to)109-112
Number of pages4
JournalInternational Journal of Pediatric Otorhinolaryngology
Volume88
DOIs
StatePublished - Sep 1 2016

Keywords

  • Lingual thyroglossal duct cyst
  • Pediatric
  • TORS

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Pediatrics, Perinatology, and Child Health
  • Otorhinolaryngology

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