Imaging Neck Masses in the Neonate and Young Infant

Tranvinh, Eric; Yeom, Kristen W.; Michael, Cassia

doi:10.1053/j.sult.2015.01.004

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“…These masses can be subdivided into rapidly involuting and noninvoluting types. Congenital hemangiomas are rare, accounting for only 3% of all hemangiomas [30].…”

Section: Head and Neckmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…Teratomas typically occur in the midline, spanning a variety of locations from the pineal gland to the coccyx [34]. The distribution of these tumors is explained by the fact that they arise from pluripotent germ cells that arrest in abnormal locations during embryologic migration [30]. Persistent division by these aberrant nests of cells results in tumors of varying size in diverse locations.…”

Section: Teratomasmentioning

confidence: 99%

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Neonatal Tumors

Gow¹,

Dellinger²

2017

Pediatric and Neonatal Surgery

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Neonatal tumors encompass a group of heterogeneous neoplasms that demonstrate anatomic locations, behavior patterns, histologic features, and treatment responses that are distinct from neoplasms found in older children. The majority of neonatal tumors are benign, with malignant lesions accounting for only 2% of childhood cancers. However, histologically benign tumors can lead to detrimental effects on the fetus and newborn due to their size and location in relation to vital structures. An understanding of the incidence, appearance, and typical locations of neonatal tumors can provide important diagnostic information and guide treatment decisions. Although surgical intervention is the mainstay of therapy for many neonatal tumors, it is important to recognize that some lesions will regress spontaneously, whereas others may respond to noninvasive treatment modalities. In this chapter, we explore the epidemiology of neonatal tumors and provide a location-based classification schema to aid in diagnosis. A summary of the presentation, diagnosis, and management of the most common neonatal tumors is provided as well.

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“…These masses can be subdivided into rapidly involuting and noninvoluting types. Congenital hemangiomas are rare, accounting for only 3% of all hemangiomas [30].…”

Section: Head and Neckmentioning

confidence: 99%

Section: Teratomasmentioning

confidence: 99%

Neonatal Tumors

Gow¹,

Dellinger²

2017

Pediatric and Neonatal Surgery

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“…16 In contrast to low-flow vascular lesions described above, hemangiomas are composed of mature endothelial cells with high cellular turnover. 17 Not surprisingly, growth of these lesions along the airway will result in stridor and airway compromise. Anteroposterior and lateral neck radiographs are used in initial evaluation of a stable patient, demonstrating asymmetric soft tissue density in the subglottic region resulting in airway narrowing.…”

Section: Hemangiomamentioning

confidence: 99%

Imaging of Pediatric Neck Masses

Sajedi¹,

Shet²

2016

International Journal of Head and Neck Surgery

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Pediatric neck masses comprise a wide spectrum of entities, benign and malignant. The role of imaging is to characterize these lesions, in order to better determine which can be expectantly managed and which require immediate intervention. An important consideration in the pediatric population is ionizing radiation; while X-ray and CT can be useful, radiation can have harmful effects, particularly in children. In this article, we review imaging feature of common pediatric neck masses, with emphasis on radiation sparing modalities (ultrasound and MRI) when possible.

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