| Ectopic thymic tissue presenting as a neck mass in children: a report of 3 cases. | |
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MedLine Citation:
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PMID: 20461685 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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The presentation of ectopic cervical thymic tissue as an anterior neck mass is rare. We report 3 similar cases in 3 boys-2 who had a thymic cyst and 1 who had an ectopic cervical thymus. We discuss the radiographic presentation on ultrasound and magnetic resonance imaging in these cases. We also review the typical histologic picture; histology is the only way of diagnosing this condition. |
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Authors:
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Estie Meyer; Wakisa Mulwafu; Johannes J Fagan; Robin A Brown; Kathryn Taylor |
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Publication Detail:
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Type: Case Reports; Journal Article |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Ear, nose, & throat journal Volume: 89 ISSN: 1942-7522 ISO Abbreviation: Ear Nose Throat J Publication Date: 2010 May |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2010-05-12 Completed Date: 2010-09-01 Revised Date: - |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 7701817 Medline TA: Ear Nose Throat J Country: United States |
Other Details:
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Languages: eng Pagination: 228-31 Citation Subset: IM |
Affiliation:
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Division of Otolaryngology, Department of Surgery, University of Cape Town Medical School, Cape Town, South Africa. meyerestie@mweb.co.za |
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Descriptor/Qualifier:
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Branchioma
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pathology*,
surgery,
ultrasonography Cervical Vertebrae / pathology*, surgery Child Choristoma / pathology*, surgery, ultrasonography Diagnosis, Differential Humans Magnetic Resonance Imaging Male Spinal Diseases / pathology*, surgery, ultrasonography Thymus Plant* |
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