Can hyoid cyst change position

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Hyoid cyst for patients, in the hyoid bone of the cyst has large and small, general common cyst for patients with no effect, but with the aggravation of the disease may cause more serious consequences, let's talk about hyoid cyst will change position.

Can hyoid cyst change position

First, thyrohyoid cyst is caused by incomplete degeneration of thyroglossal duct or epithelium. The lingual duct of thyroid appears at the third week of fetal development, its upper end is at the bottom of the original oral cavity, its lower end occurs in the thyroid, and it degenerates at the fifth week of fetal development. The upper part of the tongue is a blind hole at the base of the tongue.

Second, the thyroglossal duct is not degenerated or completely degenerated. It can occur at any position from the lingual blind hole to the suprasternal notch. The internal fistula of thyroglossal fistula is located in the blind foramen of tongue, and the external fistula is located on the anterior midline of neck or slightly to one side. When the cyst is located under the hyoid bone, the fistula connecting the cyst and the blind hole of the tongue can pass through the front, inside or behind the hyoid bone, especially from the back of the hyoid bone.

Third: the small cyst above hyoid bone may be asymptomatic. When the cyst is enlarged, there will be swelling in the tongue, foreign body sensation in the pharynx, and unclear pronunciation. The examination shows that there is a round bulge at the base of the tongue. Cysts located below hyoid bone and before thyrohyoid membrane were more common. The patient often has no obvious symptoms. The examination shows that there is a semicircular protrusion under the skin in front of the neck. The surface is smooth, tough and elastic. There is no adhesion with the skin. It can move up and down with swallowing. Puncture cyst can draw out translucent or turbid, thin and thick liquid.

matters needing attention

Through the above description, we can understand that hyoid cyst can move with it, so there is a great possibility that it will move. Therefore, for patients with hyoid cyst, we should pay attention not only to the current disease, but also to check the surrounding area, so that the disease can be treated comprehensively.