Mnemonic
Thyroglossal Duct Path
Mnemonic for the developmental path of the thyroglossal duct.
Expansion
From the tongue's back door down to its final address, cysts can pop up anywhere on the way
Expansion
- Origin - foramen cecum at the tongue base
- Path - descends through the neck, often near the hyoid bone
- Destination - final thyroid position in the lower neck