Question

in a patient undergoing a thyroid examination, what is the expected movement of a thyroglossal cyst when the patient swallows water? the nodule will move upwards with swallowing the nodule will move downwards with swallowing the nodule will not move with swallowing the nodule will decrease in size temporarily the nodule will pulsate more prominently with swallowing

Explanation:

A thyroglossal cyst is attached to the hyoid bone and the base of the tongue by the thyroglossal duct remnants. During swallowing, the hyoid bone and larynx move upwards, causing the thyroglossal cyst to move upwards as well.

Answer:

The nodule will move upwards with swallowing