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MeSH Heading: Thyroglossal Cyst
Tree Number(s): C04.182.902
Unique ID: D013955
RDF Unique Identifier: http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/D013955
Annotation: non-neoplastic; "thyroglossal duct" probably goes here
Scope Note: A cyst in the neck caused by persistence of portions of, or by lack of closure of, the primitive thyroglossal duct. (Dorland, 27th ed)
Entry Term(s): Thyroglossal Duct Cyst; Thyrolingual Cyst
Date Established: 1966/01/01
Date of Entry: 1999/01/01
Revision Date: 2009/07/06

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urine (UR)

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