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Excision of a Large Lingual Thyroglossal Duct Cyst via Median Labiomandibular Glossotomy (Trotter Procedure) and Hyoid Osteotomy: A Case Report

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: Objective: To report a case of lingual thyroglossal duct cyst in an elderly man, excised via combined Trotter procedure and hyoid osteotomy. Methods:Design: Case ReportSetting: Tertiary Government Training HospitalParticipant: An elderly retired male office worker with dysphagia Results: The cyst was completely excised via median labiomandibular glossotomy, with hyoid osteotomy providing additional exposure. Our patient was discharged in two weeks after decannulation and remains asymptomatic. Conclusion: The Trotter procedure with hyoid osteotomy may be a viable alternative to the Sistrunk procedure for large lingual TGDCs.

Source: Philippine Journal of Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery

DOI: 10.32412/pjohns.v40i1.2553

Authors: Ma. Alexis Kleanthe Suñer, Candice Que-Ansorge, Emmanuel Tadeus Cruz, Emmanuel Samson

Institution: Manila Central University

Language: English

Topic: Head and Neck Anomalies

Subfield: Surgery

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: diamond

OpenAlex ID: W4410085331

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