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Infant ectopic cervical thymus one case report: diagnostic and management difficulties
Zhang Zhaoqiang1, Zhang Qingbin, Chen Lei
1Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, The 1st Hospital, National Sun Yat-sen University, 58 The Second Zhongshan Road, Yuexiu District, Guangzhou City, Guangdong Province, PR China.
Summary
Cervical ectopic thymus (CET) is a rare embryological anomaly presenting as a neck mass, especially in children. This case highlights the importance of considering CET in pediatric neck mass differentials to avoid misdiagnosis and unnecessary procedures.
Area of Science:
- Embryology
- Pediatric Surgery
- Head and Neck Pathology
Background:
- Cervical ectopic thymus (CET) is an uncommon embryological anomaly.
- Aberrant thymic tissue in the neck is a rare cause of neck masses, particularly in pediatric patients.
- Ectopic thymic tissue can be found along the thymic descent pathway from the neck to the anterior mediastinum.
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