Two-year old girl with glial choristoma presented in a thyroglossal duct cyst

Turk J Pediatr. 2020;62(4):677-680. doi: 10.24953/turkjped.2020.04.021.

Abstract

Background: Neuroglial choristomas are rare entities that are composed of differentiated neuroectodermal cells presenting where they do not belong.

Case: Here in this paper, we represent a two-year old patient with a very rare presentation of neuroglial choristoma which manifested itself within a thyroglossal duct cyst. In this paper we will also discuss pathogenesis, clinical manifestation, differential diagnosis and management of the neuroglial choristomas.

Conclusion: In conclusion we believe this unique case may aid in understanding the pathophysiology, differential diagnosis, and management of this rare congenital anomaly.

Keywords: choristoma; neuroglial; sistrunk; thyroglossal duct.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Child, Preschool
  • Choristoma* / diagnosis
  • Diagnosis, Differential
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Thyroglossal Cyst* / diagnosis