Aberrant cervical thymus mimicking a cervical mass

  1. LS Conwell,
  2. JA Batch

Article first published online: 14 SEP 2004

DOI: 10.1111/j.1440-1754.2004.00468.x

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Journal of Paediatrics and Child Health

Journal of Paediatrics and Child Health

Volume 40, Issue 9-10, pages 579–580, September 2004

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Conwell, L. and Batch, J. (2004), Aberrant cervical thymus mimicking a cervical mass. Journal of Paediatrics and Child Health, 40: 579–580. doi: 10.1111/j.1440-1754.2004.00468.x

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  1. Department of Endocrinology and Diabetes, Royal Children's Hospital, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia

* Dr LS Conwell, Clinical Research Fellow in Paediatric Endocrinology and Diabetes, Paediatric Endocrinologist, Department of Endocrinology and Diabetes, Royal Children's Hospital, Herston, Brisbane, QLD 4029, Australia. Fax:+61 7 3636 9102; email: louise_conwell@health.qld.gov.au

Publication History

  1. Issue published online: 14 SEP 2004
  2. Article first published online: 14 SEP 2004
  3. Accepted for publication 14 August 2003.

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Keywords:

  • aberrant thymus;
  • cervical mass

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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