
pmid: 22857718
The majority of neck masses in the pediatric population are congenital or inflammatory in origin requiring a thorough understanding of embryology and anatomy of the cervical region. However, malignancy must always be ruled out as they represent 11%-15% of all neck masses in the pediatric population. The initial history and physical are of utmost important to correctly work-up and eventually diagnose the lesion. This article addresses many aspects of the workup, diagnosis and eventual proper surgical or medical management of pediatric neck masses.
Diagnostic Imaging, Adolescent, Infant, Newborn, Teratoma, Infant, Pharyngeal Diseases, Thyroglossal Cyst, Craniofacial Abnormalities, Diagnosis, Differential, Branchial Region, Head and Neck Neoplasms, Child, Preschool, Humans, Child, Lymphatic Diseases, Dermoid Cyst
Diagnostic Imaging, Adolescent, Infant, Newborn, Teratoma, Infant, Pharyngeal Diseases, Thyroglossal Cyst, Craniofacial Abnormalities, Diagnosis, Differential, Branchial Region, Head and Neck Neoplasms, Child, Preschool, Humans, Child, Lymphatic Diseases, Dermoid Cyst
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