Ectopic thymic tissue presenting as a neck mass in children: A report of 3 cases
Ear, Nose and Throat Journal, Volume 89, No. 5, Year 2010
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The presentation of ectopic cervical thymic tissue as an anterior neck mass is rare. We report 3 similar cases in 3 boys-2 who had a thymic cyst and 1 who had an ectopic cervical thymus. We discuss the radiographic presentation on ultrasound and magnetic resonance imaging in these cases. We also review the typical histologic picture; histology is the only way of diagnosing this condition.