Abstract
Superior herniation of normal mediastinal thymus is a rare cause of anterior neck swelling, and only a few cases are reported in the literature. It clinically presents as a suprasternal swelling in the neck that appears during increased intrathoracic pressure. It is a benign condition that requires clinical and radiological awareness to avoid unnecessary investigations and invasive procedures. Ultrasound is the imaging of choice for the diagnosis, and management is conservative. This is a case report of a three-week-old male neonate who presented with anterior neck swelling and stridor, diagnosed as a case of superior herniation of normal thymus and was managed conservatively.
Original language | English |
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Article number | e319 |
Journal | Oman Medical Journal |
Volume | 36 |
Issue number | 6 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - Nov 2021 |
Keywords
- Diagnostic Imaging
- Infant, Newborn
- Mediastinum
- Neck
- Ultrasonography
- Valsalva Maneuver
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Medicine(all)