Swellings of the Neck

Skolnik, Emanuel M.; Loewy, A.; Ferrer, Jose P.

doi:10.1001/archotol.1965.00750050157009

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“…2 Majority of the diseases which become manifest as a neck swelling, arise from two sources-pathologic changes in the thyroid gland and metastatic cervical lymphadenopathy. 3 Thyroid swellings constitute the most frequent single source of a mass in the neck and carcinoma that has metastasized to the cervical lymph nodes comprises the second most prevalent source of a presenting mass in the neck. 3 The evaluation and management of patients who present with a neck swelling should have a systematic clinical approach.…”

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“…3 Thyroid swellings constitute the most frequent single source of a mass in the neck and carcinoma that has metastasized to the cervical lymph nodes comprises the second most prevalent source of a presenting mass in the neck. 3 The evaluation and management of patients who present with a neck swelling should have a systematic clinical approach. 1 This must include a thorough history and examination of the head and neck, followed by relevant investigations, which may include bloods tests and radiological imaging.…”

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Evaluation of efficacy of Ultrasound in diagnosis of Neck Swellings

Rastogi

Sharma

Gauba

2017

Int J Otorhinolaryngol Head Neck Surg

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Background: Neck swellings are a common cause of dilemma to clinicians. Accurate diagnosis of neck swellings is of paramount importance. This study evaluated patients with neck swellings to study their ultrasonographic features and correlated the ultrasound findings with the final diagnosis.Methods: 100 patients with neck swellings were evaluated clinically and divided into four groups– congenital, inflammatory, benign and malignant. Thereafter, they underwent high-resolution Ultrasound (US) and the ultrasonographic features of each type of swelling were studied. A final diagnosis was established after further evaluation using FNAC, further imaging, surgical intervention in the form of incision and drainage or excision/incisional biopsy with histopathological examination or successful non-surgical treatment. Ultrasound findings were compared with final diagnosis. Results: For swellings of inflammatory nature, this study showed the sensitivity, specificity, PPV and NPV of US to be 87.2%, 96.6%, 94.4%, 91.9% respectively. For benign swellings, sensitivity, specificity, PPV and NPV was 97.5%, 91.3%, 88.6% and 98.1% respectively. Sensitivity of US in diagnosing malignant lesions of the neck was 87.5% with a specificity of 98.7%, PPV 93.3% and NPV 97.5%. Sensitivity of US in detecting thyroid malignancy in the present study was 83.3% and in diagnosing malignant lymph nodes was 87.5%.Conclusions: Ultrasound is the ideal modality for initial imaging for neck swellings. Later on, as per the need and Ultrasound findings, one can go in for further haematological investigations, Fine Needle Aspiration Cytology and Radiological investigations.

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Evaluation of efficacy of Ultrasound in diagnosis of Neck Swellings

Rastogi

Sharma

Gauba

2017

Int J Otorhinolaryngol Head Neck Surg

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“…Branchial cysts are relatively uncommon lesions, accounting for approximately 1% of neck masses (1). Since Ascherson's report (2) in 1832 that branchial cysts are caused by the remnants of branchiogenic organs, there have been ongoing debates regarding the etiology.…”

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A rare case of a branchial cyst with calcification: A case report

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Branchial cysts are relatively rare lesions with lymphoid tissue in the underlying epithelium of the cyst wall. The present study describes the case of a branchial cyst with keratinization and calcification that occurred in the right submandibular region, along with a review of the literature. A 49-year-old female patient presented with a complaint of swelling in the right submandibular region. Computed tomography revealed a well-defined, cystic lesion located anterior to the sternocleidomastoid muscle, outside the hyoid bone, and in front of the submandibular gland. The cystic cavity presented an opaque image suggestive of calcification. Magnetic resonance imaging showed high-intensity lesions on both T2-weighted and short-τ inversion recovery images on the anterior margin of the right sternocleidomastoid muscle, just below the platysma muscle, with a clear demarcation from the surrounding tissue, and posterior compression and flattening of the submandibular gland. Cystectomy was performed under general anesthesia, and histopathological examination confirmed the diagnosis of branchial cyst with keratinized and calcified substances. The patient recovered well and had no complications or recurrence at ~2-year follow-up. This case highlights the rare occurrence of a branchial cyst containing calcification in the cystic cavity and provides a literature review of the factors contributing to the calcification.

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Cervical Lymphadenopathy Originating in the Scalp

Mcdevitt¹,

Acquarelli²

1965

Archives of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery

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Swellings of the Neck

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Evaluation of efficacy of Ultrasound in diagnosis of Neck Swellings

Evaluation of efficacy of Ultrasound in diagnosis of Neck Swellings

A rare case of a branchial cyst with calcification: A case report

Cervical Lymphadenopathy Originating in the Scalp

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