Presentation
Left neck mass increasing in size.
Patient Data
Age: 4 years
Gender: Male
From the case:
Lymphatic malformation
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CT neck post contrast demonstrates:
- cystic lesion with rim enhancement and internal septations in the left suprahyoid neck
- transpatial lesion involving the left parotid, submandibular and visceral spaces
- internally there are some hyperdense and enhancing material
- inflammatory fat stranding in the adjacent tissues
- enlarged lymph nodes in the left cervical chain
- no bony abnormality
- lung apices clear
The imaging appearance favors an infected lymphatic malformation. A reasonable differential diagnosis includes a first branchial cleft cyst.
Case Discussion
Following discussion with ENT Surgery, this lesion was aspirated under ultrasound guidance.
Case contributed by Dr Nolette Pereira.
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