thyroglossal cyst/nodule (thyrolingual cyst)

Introduction

Decent of thyroid gives rise to thyroglossal duct.

Remnants of thyroid persisting along this tract include:

• lingual thyroid
• thyroglossal cyst or nodule
• pyramidal lobe of thyroid, a structure contiguous with the thyroid isthmus.

More general terms

• thyroid disease
• cyst
• nodule