Case Report
Coexisting Congenital and Lymphoid Pathologies: A Case Report of Thyroglossal Duct Cyst and Adenotonsillar Hypertrophy in a 5 Year Old Child
- By Avinash Kumar, Garima Sinha, Nandini Sethi, Shreya Jain, Mansi Sharma, Nausheen Ansari - 05 Oct 2026
- Journal of Applied Health Sciences and Medicine, Volume: 6, Issue: 10, Pages: 1 - 6
- https://doi.org/10.58614/jahsm6101
- Received: 22.08.2026; Accepted: 30.09.2026; Published: 05.10.2026
Abstract
Thyroglossal duct cyst (TGDC) is the most common congenital midline neck swelling in children. It typically presents as a painless, cystic swelling that moves with deglutition and tongue protrusion. Adenotonsillar hypertrophy, on the other hand is one of the most common causes of upper airway obstruction in the paediatric population. However their coexistence is rarely reported and may pose diagnostic and management challenges. We report a case of a 5-year-old male child who presented with a midline neck swelling along with symptoms of upper airway obstruction due to grade III adenotonsillar hypertrophy. He underwent simultaneous adenotonsillectomy and Excision of the thyroglossal duct cyst by the Sistrunk procedure under general anaesthesia. The postoperative period was uneventful, with no recurrence on follow-up. This case highlights the importance of comprehensive evaluation and simultaneous management of coexisting airway and congenital neck pathologies.
Authors affiliation:
Avinash Kumar (ORCID): Department of Otorhinolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery, Sharda School of Medical Sciences and Research (SSMSR), Sharda University, Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh, India
Garima Sinha (ORCID): Department of Anaesthesia and Critical Care, Government Institute of Medical Sciences (GIMS), Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh, India.
Nandini Sethi: Department of Otorhinolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery, Saraswathi Institute of Medical Sciences (SIMS), Anwarpur, Hapur, Uttar Pradesh, India.
Shreya Jain: Department of Otorhinolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery, Saraswathi Institute of Medical Sciences (SIMS), Anwarpur, Hapur, Uttar Pradesh, India.
Mansi Sharma: Department of Otorhinolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery, Saraswathi Institute of Medical Sciences (SIMS), Anwarpur, Hapur, Uttar Pradesh, India.
Nausheen Ansari: Department of Otorhinolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery, Saraswathi Institute of Medical Sciences (SIMS), Anwarpur, Hapur, Uttar Pradesh, India.
How To Cite: A. Kumar, G. Sinha, N. Sethi, S. Jain, M. Sharma and N. Ansari. Coexisting Congenital and Lymphoid Pathologies: A Case Report of Thyroglossal Duct Cyst and Adenotonsillar Hypertrophy in a 5 Year Old Child. Journal of Applied Health Sciences and Medicine, 6(10):1–6, 2026. https://doi.org/10.58614/jahsm6101