Soft tissues of neck show a tubular structure lined by simple or stratified columnar epithelium. Lining is focally ulcerated with related moderate inflammatory reaction. Wall of the cyst shows focally unremarkable thyroid follicles. No evidence of malignancy.
Thyroglossal cyst.
One soft tissue fragment with bone measured 2x1.5x1 cm, totally embedded.
Neck cyst, excision: