"Unexpected Finding: A Case Report of Aberrant Cervical Thymus"
Sílvia Duarte Costa
Abstract:The spectrum of etiologies of neck masses presents diagnostic challenges for pediatrics. In this article, the case of an asymptomatic neck tumor in a 5-year-old boy with an abnormal cervical thymus is presented. With its detailed insights and non-invasive treatments, ultrasonography is becoming an important diagnostic tool. Moreover, unique ultrasonography features facilitate the diagnosis of a malformed cervical thymus, minimizing the need for histological validation. This case emphasizes the importance of co… Show more
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