Preauricular Cysts and Ear Cysts
Preauricular sinus/cysts are caused by an embryological hillocks fusion abnormality when the outer ear is formed around 8-12 week intrauterine life. It is a common problem in many individuals and is estimated that up to 3% of the population may have the sinuses in the upper part of the ear (superior part of the auricle). […]
Thyroglossal duct cyst
Thyroglossal duct cyst is a benign cyst arising from the remnants of the thyroid gland that has descended down to the lower neck during intrauterine life. This can appear at any age, common in the ages 2 to 20 years old. The incidence is estimated at 1 in 1000 and accounts for 70% of all […]
