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Lumps and Bumps of the Neck in Children—Neuroimaging of Congenital and Acquired Lesions
Author(s) -
Dremmen Marjolein H.G.,
Tekes Aylin,
Mueller Samantha,
Seyfert Donna,
Tunkel David E.,
Huisman Thierry A.G.M.
Publication year - 2016
Publication title -
journal of neuroimaging
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.822
H-Index - 64
eISSN - 1552-6569
pISSN - 1051-2284
DOI - 10.1111/jon.12376
Subject(s) - medicine , etiology , radiology , differential diagnosis , neuroimaging , head and neck , pathology , surgery , psychiatry
Neck masses present as palpable lumps and bumps in children with acquired lesions more common than congenital ones. Assessment of the anatomical site of origin, signal, and contrast enhancement characteristics may help define the etiology of the lesions, eg, developmental, inflammatory, vascular, or neoplastic. The age of the patient along with detailed clinical history and physical exam findings are important element to narrow down the differential diagnosis. The correct final diagnosis is essential to guide treatment as well as the urgency of intervention. The objective of this review is to define the characteristic location, classic and differentiating imaging features of the most frequent congenital and acquired cervical lumps and bumps in the pediatric population.