[Congenital neck mass. Diagnosis and treatment]

Semergen. 2016 May-Jun;42(4):254-9. doi: 10.1016/j.semerg.2015.09.006. Epub 2015 Nov 11.
[Article in Spanish]

Abstract

Congenital neck masses are a challenge for general practitioners and specialists. Although some of them are diagnosed in utero, most of them remain silent until complications appear in the adult age. The anatomical location, consistency and age are determinants in guiding the possible diagnosis. A midline infrahyoid mass may be a thyroglossal cyst, however a lateral neck mass is more possible to result in a brachial cyst. Complementary imaging studies are essential such as pathological tests like needle aspiration fine needle aspiration (FNA).

Keywords: Anomalías congénitas; Cabeza; Congenital abnormalities; Cuello; Head; Neck.

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Biopsy, Fine-Needle
  • Branchial Region / abnormalities*
  • Cysts / congenital
  • Cysts / diagnosis
  • Cysts / pathology
  • Humans
  • Neck / abnormalities*
  • Thyroglossal Cyst / congenital*
  • Thyroglossal Cyst / diagnosis
  • Thyroglossal Cyst / pathology