Cystic nodal mass in the neck – A case report
Abstract
Cystic lesions in the neck can be either congenital or acquired. Congenital causes include thyroglossal duct cyst, branchial cleft cysts, cystic hygroma, epidermoid cyst, dermoid cyst, laryngocele and thymic cysts(1). Acquired causes can be inflammatory or neoplastic. Metastatic nodal mass is one of the most common cause for cystic mass in the neck in an adult of age > 40 years. The age of presentation and clinical examination essential to narrow down the differential diagnosis. Imaging plays a major role in assessing extent of the disease, reaching accurate diagnosis and pre-treatment planning. The most common first investigation of choice is Ultrasound. Computed tomography (CT) provides additional information about extent and internal composition of the mass(2). The gold standard investigation is histopathological assessment.
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