Document Type
Article
Department
Otolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery
Abstract
Cervical thymus cyst is a rare entity and resembles lymphangioma or branchial cleft cyst therefore, presents as a diagnostic challenge. It has a slight male predominance and presents on the left side of the neck in up to 70% of cases. It is a painless mass that progressively increases. We present a case of a seven year old child with a right sided neck swelling that would increase on phonation therefore, adding to the complexity of the case. Surgical excision was performed and final histopathology revealed an ectopic thymic cyst.
Publication (Name of Journal)
The journal of the Pakistan Medical Association
Recommended Citation
Iftikhar, H.,
Akhtar, S.
(2018). Ectopic cervical thymic cyst in a seven year old: A diagnostic challenge.. The journal of the Pakistan Medical Association, 68(5), 797-800.
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