Jones J E, Hession B
Cornell University Medical College, New York 10021, USA.
Ear Nose Throat J. 1996 Oct;75(10):678-80.
Cervical thymic cysts are a rare cause of neck masses in children. This case report describes a three-year-old child with a several-month history of an enlarging neck mass, who was emergently admitted due to airway obstruction. Computed tomography revealed a large cystic mass extending from the oropharynx to the level of the mediastinum. Excision of the mass with pathologic examination revealed a thymic cyst. The clinical picture, the theories regarding development of these cysts, as well as surgical options for treatment, are discussed.
颈部胸腺囊肿是儿童颈部肿块的罕见病因。本病例报告描述了一名3岁儿童，有颈部肿块增大数月的病史，因气道梗阻紧急入院。计算机断层扫描显示一个巨大的囊性肿块，从口咽延伸至纵隔水平。肿块切除及病理检查显示为胸腺囊肿。本文讨论了临床表现、这些囊肿的发生理论以及手术治疗选择。
