Paediatnc Neck Lumps II – Congenital Cystic Lesions in the Neck and Thyroid Abnormalities.

Autor: Alton, Helen
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Zdroj: Ultrasound; 2007, Vol. 15 Issue 3, p136-141, 6p, 18 Black and White Photographs, 1 Diagram
Abstrakt: Position and clinical history are important differential features when diagnosing congenital neck cysts. Thyroglossal duct cysts are the commonest developmental cysts in the neck. Thyroid carcinoma is rare in children, but should always be considered in a child with a solitary, or an enlarging nodule. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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