Basal cell carcinoma of temporal bone masquerading as necrotising otitis externa -- A case report

Thyroglossal duct cysts are most commonly located inferior to the hyoid bone in close relation with the thyrohyoid membrane. Very rarely, they may occupy the posterior hyoid space, and present with dysphagia. We present the clinical, pathophysiologic features and the iintraoperative findings of thisrarely described clinical entity

We are experienced a challenge for the surgeon for tracheocutaneous fistula closure in managing such a complication such as chronic cough, infection and other co-morbidities. The need for a secondary closure is also warranted when the stoma does not close on itself within a specified time.