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Ectopic thymic tissue presenting as a neck mass in children: A report of 3 cases

Ear, Nose and Throat Journal (2010) 89(5) 228-231
DOI: 10.1177/014556131008900510
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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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Meyer, E., Mulwafu, W., Fagan, J. J., Brown, R. A., & Taylor, K. (2010). Ectopic thymic tissue presenting as a neck mass in children: A report of 3 cases. Ear, Nose and Throat Journal, 89(5), 228–231. https://doi.org/10.1177/014556131008900510

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