Aberrant cervical thymus: Unusual type of pediatric cervical mass, bibliographic review and case report
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Keywords
Cervical thymus, aberrant thymus, aberrant cervical thymus, cervical mass, pediatric cervical mass
Abstract
Cervical masses constitute a frequent challenge in pediatric care, mostly which are of benign nature. One of the lesser known causes is the aberrant cervical thymus, which results from embryological abnormalities during the thymus descent through its normal route (thymo-pharyngeal duct). This is a frequently misdiagnosed syndrome, for which its real incidence remains unknown. Nowadays, its relative incidence is on the rise along with ultrasound availability. There is no epidemiological record or documented case reports of this entity in Chile. In this article we present a bibliographic revision on cervical mass and a case report from a Chilean patient.