Spontaneous thoracic duct cyst presenting as a left supraclavicular mass – report of a case and review of literature

2009 ◽  
Vol 24 (2) ◽  
pp. 82-84 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yan An Wang ◽  
Zhi Yuan Zhang ◽  
Jia Wei Zheng ◽  
Wei Min Ye ◽  
Li Zhen Wang ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Chemical Analysis ◽  
Fine Needle Aspiration ◽  
Thoracic Duct ◽  
Needle Aspiration ◽  
Management Options ◽  
Duct Cyst ◽  
Fine Needle ◽  
Duct Ligation ◽  
Supraclavicular Fossa ◽  
Rare Differential Diagnosis

Spontaneous and asymptomatic supraclavicular thoracic duct cysts occurring in the neck are the rarest. We report a case of a huge thoracic duct cyst occurring in the supraclavicular fossa with a review of the literature and management options. A 28-year-old female had a left supraclavicular mass with a 10-year history. A cervical thoracic duct cyst was diagnosed after chemical analysis of the milky fluid obtained by preoperative fine-needle aspiration. Treatment was achieved by surgical excision of the cyst and thoracic duct ligation. Pathological analysis of the cyst after excision confirmed the diagnosis. In the case of left supraclavicular masses, the rare differential diagnosis of thoracic duct cysts must be considered as a possibility. Magnetic resonance imaging as the imaging method of choice and chemical analysis of the milky fluid obtained by preoperative fine-needle aspiration are sufficient for primary diagnosis. The treatment of this disease consists of simple excision.

Papillary carcinoma in thyroglossal duct cyst: role of fine needle aspiration and frozen section biopsy to guide surgical approach

Endocrine ◽  
2014 ◽  
Vol 46 (1) ◽  
pp. 160-163 ◽  
Author(s):  
Debora L. S. Danilovic ◽  
Suemi Marui ◽  
Erika U. Lima ◽  
Arthur V. C. Luiz ◽  
Marilia D. E. G. Brescia ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Papillary Carcinoma ◽  
Surgical Approach ◽  
Fine Needle Aspiration ◽  
Frozen Section ◽  
Needle Aspiration ◽  
Thyroglossal Duct Cyst ◽  
Duct Cyst ◽  
Thyroglossal Duct ◽  
Fine Needle

scholarly journals Comparison of 3-Tier Cytological Grading Systems for Breast Carcinoma

ISRN Oncology ◽  
2014 ◽  
Vol 2014 ◽  
pp. 1-6 ◽  
Author(s):  
Dinisha Einstien ◽  
B. O. Parijatham Omprakash ◽  
Hemalatha Ganapathy ◽  
Sadaf Rahman
Keyword(s):  
Breast Carcinoma ◽  
Fine Needle Aspiration ◽  
Interobserver Agreement ◽  
Needle Aspiration ◽  
The Other ◽  
Management Options ◽  
Fine Needle ◽  
Grading Systems ◽  
Fisher's Method ◽  
Fisher’S Method

Background. Fine-needle aspiration cytology plays a major role in the primary diagnosis of breast carcinoma. Cytological grading of the smears can provide valuable prognostic information and aid in planning the management options. Aim. To evaluate various 3-tier cytological grading systems and to determine the best possible system which is reliable and objective for use in routine practice. Materials & Methods. 72 fine-needle aspiration smears of breast carcinomas were graded by two pathologists and compared with the histologic grading by Nottingham modification of Scarff-Bloom-Richardson method. Concordance and correlation studies were done. Kappa measurement of interobserver agreement was also done. Results. Robinson’s method showed a better correlation (77.7%) and substantial Kappa value of agreement (κ=0.61) with Bloom Richardson’s histological grading method in comparison to the other methods, closely followed by Fisher’s method. Fisher’s method showed better interobserver agreement (84.7%, κ=0.616) compared to the other systems. Conclusions. Robinson’s method of cytological grading in fine-needle aspiration smears of breast carcinoma is simpler, multifactorial, and feasible, hence being preferable for routine use according to our study.

scholarly journals Distinguishing between isthmic thyroglossal duct cyst and goitre on nuclear thyroid scan: A case report

2021 ◽  
Vol 16 (3) ◽  
pp. 108-111
Author(s):  
Yetunde Ajoke Onimode ◽  
Segun Ayodeji Ogunkeyede ◽  
Peter Afolami
Keyword(s):  
Case Report ◽  
Fine Needle Aspiration ◽  
Clinical Management ◽  
Needle Aspiration ◽  
Thyroglossal Duct Cyst ◽  
Duct Cyst ◽  
Thyroglossal Duct ◽  
Fine Needle ◽  
Thyroid Scan ◽  
Thyroglossal Duct Cysts

Thyroglossal duct cysts, which are the most frequently encountered congenital cervical anomalies in children, occur due to embryologic remnants of the thyroglossal duct. Although diagnosis may be challenging, clinicians can be aided by imaging and fine-needle aspiration biopsies. We describe the clinical management of a two-year-old boy with a thyroglossal duct cyst mimicking a goitre on a pertechnetate thyroid scan.

Diagnosis of Papillary Carcinoma in a Thyroglossal Duct Cyst by Fine-Needle Aspiration Biopsy

2000 ◽  
Vol 124 (1) ◽  
pp. 139-142
Author(s):  
Yi Jun Yang ◽  
Shahandeh Haghir ◽  
John R. Wanamaker ◽  
Celeste N. Powers
Keyword(s):  
Fine Needle Aspiration ◽  
Fine Needle Aspiration Biopsy ◽  
Needle Aspiration ◽  
Thyroglossal Duct Cyst ◽  
Aspiration Biopsy ◽  
Duct Cyst ◽  
Thyroglossal Duct ◽  
Fine Needle ◽  
Thyroglossal Duct Cysts ◽  
Needle Aspiration Biopsy

Abstract The incidence of papillary thyroid carcinoma arising in a thyroglossal duct cyst is rare and occurs in about 1% of thyroglossal duct cysts. Only 17 such cases diagnosed with fine-needle aspiration biopsy have been previously reported in the English-language literature, with a diagnostic rate of 53%. In this article, the cytologic features of the current case are emphasized and those of the previous reported cases are briefly reviewed. Diagnostic pitfalls of papillary carcinoma arising in thyroglossal duct cysts diagnosed by fine-needle aspiration biopsy are also discussed.

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