Abstract
Fifty children with head and neck masses were evaluated clinically and pathologically. Inflammatory swellings constituted the majority (54%). Congenital - developmental malformations were the next common lesions (30%) and neoplastic masses constituted the rest (16%). Tuberculous lymphadenitis was found to be the single most common etiology (28%). Among congenital-developmental malformations, cystic hygroma was the most frequent lesion. The incidence of branchial cleft abnormalities was found to be low and no thyroglossal duct cyst was observed in this series. Among the neoplastic masses malignant lesions were more common than benign tumours and lymphoma was the most common head and neck malignancy observed.
This is a preview of subscription content, log in via an institution to check access.
Similar content being viewed by others
References
Castro E.L.B. (1972). Tumours of the major salivary glands in children. Cancer, 29, 312–316.
Cunningham. M.J., Meyers E.S., and Bluestone. CD. (1987). Malignant tumours of head and neck in children: A twenty years review. International Journal of Pediatrie Otolaryngology, 13, 279–285.
Guarisco J.L. (1991). Congenital head and neck masses in infants and children. Part 1. Ear, Nose, Throat Journal, 70, 40–47.
Jaffe B.F. and Jaffe N. (1973). Head and Neck tumours in children: Diagnosis and treatment. Pediatrics; 51, 731–740.
Jones P.G. (1963): Swellings in the neck in childhood. The medical Journal of Australia. Feb 9, 212:214.
Kauffman S.L. and Stout A.P. (1963). Tumours of the major salivary glands in children. Cancer, 16, 1317–1331.
May M. (1978). Neck masses in children: Diagnosis and treatment. Ear, Nose, Throat Journal, 57, 12–54.
Moussatos G.H. and Baffes T.G. (1963). Cervical masses in infants and children. Pediatrics, 32, 251–256.
Murthy T.V.M. (1976). Tuberculous lymphadenitis in children. Indian Pediatrics, 7, 533.
Seth V. (1995). Tubercular lymphadenitis: Clinical manifestations. Indian Journal of Paediatrics, 62 (5), 565–70.
Sutow W.W. (1964). Cancer of head and neck in children. J.A.M.A.; 190(5), 414–420.
Torsiglieri A.J., Tom L.W.C., Ross A.J.III et al(1988). Pediatrie neck masses: guidelines for evaluation. International Journal of Pediatric Otolaryngology, 16, 199–210.
Author information
Authors and Affiliations
Rights and permissions
About this article
Cite this article
Ragesh, K.P., Chana, R.S., Varshney, P.K. et al. Head and neck masses in children: A clinicopathological study. Indian J Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg 54, 268–271 (2002). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF02993740
Issue Date:
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/BF02993740