Congenital cervical choristoma of the neck mimicking cystic lymphangioma.

INTRODUCTION

Choristoma is a mass presenting normal histology, but in an abnormal location. Cystic choristoma is rarely reported in the head and neck region. Neonatal cystic masses in the neck suggest usually correspond to a diagnosis of cystic lymphangioma.

CASE REPORT

We report a case of a congenital cystic choristoma of the neck clinically and radiologically mimicking cystic lymphangioma.

DISCUSSION

Congenital cystic choristoma is an extremely rare lesion, essentially described in neonates, composed of various types of tissues. The diagnosis of congenital cystic choristoma may be suggested on imaging and must be confirmed by histopathological examination. Treatment consists of complete surgical resection.