Neck Mass in Infancy – Case Report and Review of Literature
Journal Title: Scholars Journal of Medical Case Reports - Year 2015, Vol 3, Issue 12
Abstract
The differential diagnosis of a mass in the neck is broad, extensive, and includes both benign and malignant etiologies. Sometimes neck masses are caused by a cyst that has been present from birth but is noticed only after it has become inflamed or infected. Neck masses may also result from swelling due to a neck injury or benign tumors. Rarely, lymphoma, a thyroid tumor, or malignant tumor is the cause. Here, we report a case of one month old baby who presented with an asymptomatic lateral neck mass, later diagnosed as benign sternocleidomastoid tumor of infancy on FNAC. It proved to be a rapid and reliable diagnostic modality guiding for conservative management and avoiding surgery and thus prevents late complication of torticollis.
Authors and Affiliations
Dr. Antara Chaudhri, Dr. Aman Gupta, Dr. Pansi Gupta, Dr. Chandra S Azad
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