Aberrant cervical thymus mimicking a cervical mass
: A case of a 9‐year‐old female with suprasternal extension of the thymus mimicking thyroid gland enlargement is described. Ultrasonography successfully established the diagnosis. Aberrant cervical thymic tissue is an infrequently reported cause of paediatric neck masses. It is important to be awar...
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Veröffentlicht in: | Journal of paediatrics and child health 2004-09, Vol.40 (9‐10), p.579-580 |
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Zusammenfassung: | : A case of a 9‐year‐old female with suprasternal extension of the thymus mimicking thyroid gland enlargement is described. Ultrasonography successfully established the diagnosis. Aberrant cervical thymic tissue is an infrequently reported cause of paediatric neck masses. It is important to be aware of this entity to prevent anxiety and inappropriate investigation and/or intervention. |
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ISSN: | 1034-4810 1440-1754 |
DOI: | 10.1111/j.1440-1754.2004.00468.x |