Congenital cervical choristoma of the neck mimicking cystic lymphangioma.

Congenital cervical choristoma of the neck mimicking cystic lymphangioma.:

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Congenital cervical choristoma of the neck mimicking cystic lymphangioma.

Eur Ann Otorhinolaryngol Head Neck Dis. 2020 Jan 23;:

Authors: Tahri R, Barkiyou M, Chokairi O, Lamalmi N, Rouas L, Cherradi N

Abstract

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.

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