Ultrasound image of<unk>  duct cyst Diagnosis of a<unk>  duct cyst requires a medical professional, and is usually done by a physical examination. It is important to identify whether or not the<unk>  contains any thyroid tissue, as it can define the degree of cyst that is being dealt with. Diagnostic procedures for a<unk>  include: Type Definition Blood Test Blood testing of thyroid function. Ultrasound Image capture of the degree of mass and its surrounding tissues. Thyroid Scan Radioactive iodine or technetium (a radioactive metallic element) is used in this procedure to show any abnormalities of the thyroid. Fine Needle Aspiration The removal of cells for biopsy, using a needle Clinical features Clinical features can be found in the subhyoid portion of the tract and 75% present as midline swellings. The remainder can be found as far lateral as the lateral tip of the hyoid bone. Typically, the cyst will move upwards on protrusion of the tongue, given its attachment to the embryonic duct, as well as on swallowing, due to attachment of the tract to the foramen caecum.
Thyroglossal cyst
Laryngeal cyst
Paradental cyst
Median mandibular cyst
Branchial cleft cyst
Colloid cyst
Vocal cord cyst
Gingival cyst