Ectopic cervical thymus in an adult: A rare presentation

Ectopic cervical thymus in an adult: A rare presentation

Ectopic cervical thymus is an essentially benign condition related to embryological development of the thymus and is exceedingly rare among the adult population. Precise and early diagnosis of the entity on high-resolution ultrasonography may help avoid further investigations and unnecessary surgica...

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Veröffentlicht in:Journal of medical ultrasound 2022-01, Vol.30 (1), p.45-46
1. Verfasser: Ravikanth, Reddy
Format: Artikel
Sprache:eng
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adult patient
Case Report
ectopic cervical thymus
ultrasonography
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Zusammenfassung:Ectopic cervical thymus is an essentially benign condition related to embryological development of the thymus and is exceedingly rare among the adult population. Precise and early diagnosis of the entity on high-resolution ultrasonography may help avoid further investigations and unnecessary surgical intervention. This case report describes the typical sonological appearance of ectopic cervical thymus in a 44-year-old male.
ISSN:0929-6441
2212-1552
DOI:10.4103/JMU.JMU_152_20