Soft tissues of neck show a tubular structure lined by stratified squamous epithelium. Lining is focally ulcerated with related moderate inflammatory reaction. Wall of the cyst shows focally unremarkable thyroid follicles. No evidence of malignancy.
Neck cyst?? thyroglossal cyst.
Soft tissue fragment measuring 2.5 x 1.5 x 1 cm. Sectioning revealed a cystic structure measuring 1.5 x 1.3 cm, filled with greyish material.
Neck cyst, excision: