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Osteochondroma presenting as a neck mass: A case report
Author(s) -
Scher Natan,
Panje William R.
Publication year - 1988
Publication title -
the laryngoscope
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.181
H-Index - 148
eISSN - 1531-4995
pISSN - 0023-852X
DOI - 10.1288/00005537-198805000-00014
Subject(s) - osteochondroma , neck mass , medicine , surgical excision , differential diagnosis , surgery , radiology , cervical spine , pathology
Osteochondromas are benign bone tumors which rarely present as neck masses. This report reviews the literature and presents the case of a 10‐year‐old girl with a neck mass and hoarseness due to an osteochondroma of the cervical spine. An extensive diagnostic evaluation and partial surgical excision were necessary. Although rare, osteochondromas should be considered in the differential diagnosis of a firm neck mass. Surgical excision of these lesions is recommended.