Cervical Thymic Cyst : A Rare Differential Diagnosis in Lateral Neck Swelling
Joint Authors
Rao Aroor, Raghavendra
Kamath, M. Panduranga
Hegde, Mahesh Chandra
Shenoy, Vijendra
Maller, Vijetha V.
Source
Case Reports in Otolaryngology
Issue
Vol. 2013, Issue 2013 (31 Dec. 2013), pp.1-4, 4 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2013-02-07
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
4
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Introduction.
Thymic cysts are among the rarest cysts found in the neck.
Nests of thymic tissue may be found anywhere along the descent of the thymic primordia from the angle of the mandible to the mediastinum.
Mediastinal extension is seen in 50% of cervical thymic cysts.
Case Report.
We report an uncommon case of a 15-year-old male, who noted a painless, growing mass on left side of his neck of one-year duration.
Computerised tomographic scan showed a multiloculated fluid density lesion with enhancing septae in the left parapharyngeal space, extending from the level of mandible up to C7 vertebral level.
Here, we discuss the surgical aspect, histopathology, and management of this rare lateral neck swelling.
Discussion.
Clinically, in most cases, cervical thymic lesions present as a unilateral asymptomatic neck mass, commonly on the left side of the neck, and 75% of patients present before 20 years of age.
Conclusion.
Thymic cyst should be included as differential diagnosis of cystic neck masses.
Greater awareness among the pathologists may decrease misdiagnosis.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Shenoy, Vijendra& Kamath, M. Panduranga& Hegde, Mahesh Chandra& Rao Aroor, Raghavendra& Maller, Vijetha V.. 2013. Cervical Thymic Cyst : A Rare Differential Diagnosis in Lateral Neck Swelling. Case Reports in Otolaryngology،Vol. 2013, no. 2013, pp.1-4.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-464918
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Shenoy, Vijendra…[et al.]. Cervical Thymic Cyst : A Rare Differential Diagnosis in Lateral Neck Swelling. Case Reports in Otolaryngology No. 2013 (2013), pp.1-4.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-464918
American Medical Association (AMA)
Shenoy, Vijendra& Kamath, M. Panduranga& Hegde, Mahesh Chandra& Rao Aroor, Raghavendra& Maller, Vijetha V.. Cervical Thymic Cyst : A Rare Differential Diagnosis in Lateral Neck Swelling. Case Reports in Otolaryngology. 2013. Vol. 2013, no. 2013, pp.1-4.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-464918
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-464918