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Aberrant cervical thymus mimicking a cervical mass
Conwell, Louise and Batch, J. A. (2004) Aberrant cervical thymus mimicking a cervical mass. Journal of Paediatrics And Child Health, 40 9-10: 579-580.
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| Author(s) |
Conwell, Louise
Batch, J. A.
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| Title |
Aberrant cervical thymus mimicking a cervical mass
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| Journal name |
Journal of Paediatrics And Child Health
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| Publication date |
2004
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| Volume number |
40
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| Issue number |
9-10
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| ISSN |
1034-4810
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| Start page |
579
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| End page |
580
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| Total pages |
2
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| Editor(s) |
F. Oberklaid
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| Place of publication |
Carlton South, Australia
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| Publisher |
Blackwell Publishing Asia
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| Collection year |
2004
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| Subject |
321004 Endocrinology
730105 Endocrine organs and diseases (incl. diabetes)
111403 Paediatrics
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| Abstract |
A case of a 9-year-old female with suprasternal extension of the thymus mimicking thyroid gland enlargement is described. Ultrasonography successfully established the diagnosis. Aberrant cervical thymic tissue is an infrequently reported cause of paediatric neck masses. It is important to be aware of this entity to prevent anxiety and inappropriate investigation and/or intervention.
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| Keyword(s) |
Pediatrics
Aberrant Thymus
Cervical Mass
Infants
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