A Case of Aberrant Cervical Thymus in a One-year-old Boy
Journal of the Korean Association of Pediatric Surgeons
; : 64-67, 1996.
Artículo
en Coreano
| WPRIM (Pacífico Occidental)
| ID: wpr-740642
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WPRO
ABSTRACT
Aberrant migration of thymic tissue occurs as an ectopic thymus in the mediastinum, base of skull, tracheal bifurcation, and cervical region. A recent review of the literature by Nowak et al. showed over 70 reported cases of aberrant thymus or thymic cyst in patients who presented with primary neck masses. Authors experienced a case of ectopic cervical thymus and reviewed the literature. A one-year-old boy with left neck swelling which had been noticed since one month of age visited out patient clinic. Ultrasonography showed a well-defined cystic mass containing homogeneous, low-echogenic content locating in the lateral aspect of the left carotid sheath. Operation was performed under the impression of branchial cleft cyst. At surgery, a multiseptated, well-encapsulated, brownish and doughy mass which was extending into the vicinity of the carotid bifurcation with sland stalk-like portion ending between the hypoglossal nerve and external carotid artery was excised completely. The cut-surface showed homogenous solid mass, and on frozen section the tissue revealed a normal thymic histology. Postoperative ultrasonography showed bilateral thymus in the superior mediastinum. The patient has no immunologic problem and is doing well now.
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WPRIM (Pacífico Occidental)
Asunto principal:
Timo
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Branquioma
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Arteria Carótida Externa
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Ultrasonografía
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Base del Cráneo
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Secciones por Congelación
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Nervio Hipogloso
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Quiste Mediastínico
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Mediastino
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Cuello
Tipo de estudio:
Estudio diagnóstico
Límite:
Niño
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Humanos
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Masculino
Idioma:
Coreano
Revista:
Journal of the Korean Association of Pediatric Surgeons
Año:
1996
Tipo del documento:
Artículo