Abstract
Congenital neck masses can be a developmental anomaly of cystic, solid, or vascular origin. They can also constitute neoplasms, including malignancies, although this is rare in the pediatric population. The history and examination can help quickly narrow the differential diagnosis. Imaging also plays an essential role in defining the characteristics and likely cause of neck masses. The most common neck masses in young children are thyroglossal duct cysts, branchial cleft anomalies, and dermoid cysts. Also important to consider in the differential diagnosis are solid tumors, such as teratomas, or vascular lesions, such as hemangiomas.
Keywords:
Congenital; Neck lesion; Neck mass; Pediatric.
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MeSH terms
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Branchial Region / abnormalities*
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Branchial Region / diagnostic imaging
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Branchial Region / surgery
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Combined Modality Therapy
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Congenital Abnormalities / diagnosis
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Congenital Abnormalities / surgery
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Craniofacial Abnormalities / diagnostic imaging
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Craniofacial Abnormalities / surgery*
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Dermoid Cyst / diagnostic imaging
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Dermoid Cyst / surgery*
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Female
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Follow-Up Studies
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Head and Neck Neoplasms / diagnostic imaging
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Head and Neck Neoplasms / surgery*
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Humans
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Infant, Newborn
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Laser Therapy / methods
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Male
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Neck / pathology*
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Neck / physiopathology*
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Neck / surgery
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Pharyngeal Diseases / diagnostic imaging
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Pharyngeal Diseases / surgery*
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Sclerotherapy / methods
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Thyroglossal Cyst / congenital
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Thyroglossal Cyst / diagnostic imaging
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Thyroglossal Cyst / surgery*
Supplementary concepts
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Branchial Cleft Anomalies