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Ishida, Tokiko; Kotani, Hirokazu; Miyao, Masashi; Abiru, Hitoshi; Kawai, Chihiro; Osamura, Toshio; Tamaki, Keiji
International journal of pediatric otorhinolaryngology, 09/2013, Letnik: 77, Številka: 9Journal Article
Abstract An ectopic cervical thymus is a rare congenital anomaly that can be located anywhere along the developmental pathway of thymic descent. Most lesions manifest as a cystic mass and have an indolent course. Two fatal cases associated with ectopic cervical thymus in the form of a solid mass are presented in conjunction with a review of the clinicopathological characteristics of the solid form. This report emphasizes the importance of considering a diagnosis of ectopic cervical thymus in infants with neck masses, with or without obstructive symptoms, to prevent possibly fatal outcomes.
