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Thyroglossal cyst usually presents as a midline neck lump (in the region of the hyoid bone) that is usually painless, smooth and cystic, though if infected, pain can occur. There may be difficulty breathing, dysphagia (difficulty swallowing), or dyspepsia (discomfort in the upper abdomen), especially if the cyst becomes large. [citation needed]
“The most common symptom people have is a neck mass or a lump on the side of the neck,” he says. Other signs can include: A long-lasting sore in their mouth. Trouble swallowing. Changes in ...
A neck mass or neck lump is an ambiguous mass found in the neck area. There are many different possible causes, [ 1 ] including head and neck cancer [ 2 ] and congenital conditions like branchial anomalies and thyroglossal duct cysts .
The presence and severity of symptoms may be influenced by the location and size of the cyst. [7] Common symptoms include: Hoarse voice; Inability to produce high pitch notes; Fatigue when speaking; Limited pitch range; Pain near the larynx; Variations in pitch when speaking [1] [7] Signs and symptoms of vocal fold cysts may remain stable or ...
“If the reaction causes difficulty swallowing or breathing, medical attention should be sought immediately, as it can be life-threatening,” says Dr. Morrison. 7. You have a bacterial infection
Dysphagia is distinguished from other symptoms including odynophagia, which is defined as painful swallowing, [8] and globus, which is the sensation of a lump in the throat. A person can have dysphagia without odynophagia (dysfunction without pain), odynophagia without dysphagia (pain without dysfunction) or both together.
There are many factors to consider when diagnosing a malignant lump. Trouble swallowing or speaking, swollen cervical lymph nodes or a firm, immobile nodule are more indicative of malignancy, whereas a family history of autoimmune disease or goiter, thyroid hormonal dysfunction or a soft, painful nodule are more indicative of benignancy.
Other common symptoms include difficulty producing vocal pitches in the higher range, [1] [4] [5] increased phonatory effort, [1] and vocal fatigue. [ 1 ] [ 5 ] There may be a sensation of soreness or pain in the neck, lateral to the larynx , [ 1 ] [ 4 ] which generally occurs because of the increased effort needed to produce the voice.