Epidermal inclusion cyst of the thyroid: a rare case of a nodule-like structure at ultrasound

Peter Lauffer; Joost van Schuppen; Christiaan F. Mooij

doi:https://doi.org/10.1259/bjrcr.20200038

Epidermal inclusion cyst of the thyroid: a rare case of a nodule-like structure at ultrasound

Peter Lauffer, Joost van Schuppen, Christiaan F. Mooij

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Abstract

An epidermal/(epi)dermoid cyst of the thyroid is a rare cause of an intrathyroidal mass. At radiological evaluation, it may initially be misinterpreted as a thyroid adenoma or carcinoma. We present a case report of a 15-year-old boy, who was evaluated because of a neck mass which caused globus pharyngeus and pain at swallowing. Ultrasound examination revealed a hypoechoic nodule-like structure in the left thyroid lobe. Aspiration of the nodule yielded white fluid. Cytological evaluation confirmed the diagnosis of an epidermal inclusion cyst of the thyroid.

Original language	English
Journal	BJR Case Rep
Volume	6
Issue number	4
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1259/bjrcr.20200038
Publication status	Published - 9 Jun 2020

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