TY - JOUR
T1 - Parenchymal cysts of the lower neck
AU - Som, P. M.
AU - Sacher, M.
AU - Lanzieri, C. F.
AU - Solodnik, P.
AU - Cohen, B. A.
AU - Reede, D. L.
AU - Bergeron, R. T.
AU - Biller, H. F.
PY - 1985
Y1 - 1985
N2 - We report on the appearance of parathyroid, thyroid, and cervical thymic cysts on computed tomography (CT) scans. The differential diagnostic considerations include thyroglossal and branchial cleft cysts, cystic hygromas, primary and metastatic tumors, dermoids, teratomas, choristomas, tracheoesophageal and cervical bronchogenic cysts, as well as cystic neuromas, abscesses, and lipomas. Most cannot be differentiated using CT alone and require clinical observations, laboratory testing, and surgical and histologic findings for definitive diagnosis. Our experience with these rate lesions is reported, and the differential diagnoses are discussed.
AB - We report on the appearance of parathyroid, thyroid, and cervical thymic cysts on computed tomography (CT) scans. The differential diagnostic considerations include thyroglossal and branchial cleft cysts, cystic hygromas, primary and metastatic tumors, dermoids, teratomas, choristomas, tracheoesophageal and cervical bronchogenic cysts, as well as cystic neuromas, abscesses, and lipomas. Most cannot be differentiated using CT alone and require clinical observations, laboratory testing, and surgical and histologic findings for definitive diagnosis. Our experience with these rate lesions is reported, and the differential diagnoses are discussed.
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U2 - 10.1148/radiology.157.2.4048447
DO - 10.1148/radiology.157.2.4048447
M3 - Article
AN - SCOPUS:0022367402
SN - 0033-8419
VL - 157
SP - 399
EP - 406
JO - Radiology
JF - Radiology
IS - 2
ER -