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CC BY-NC-ND 4.0 · Indian J Radiol Imaging 2012; 22(04): 334-343
DOI: 10.4103/0971-3026.111488
ORIGINAL ARTICLE

Cystic masses of neck: A pictorial review

Mahesh Kumar Mittal
Department of Radiodiagnosis and Imaging, VMMC and Safdarjung Hospital, New Delhi
,
Amita Malik
Department of Radiodiagnosis and Imaging, VMMC and Safdarjung Hospital, New Delhi
,
Binit Sureka
Department of Radiodiagnosis and Imaging, VMMC and Safdarjung Hospital, New Delhi
,
Brij Bhushan Thukral
Department of Radiodiagnosis and Imaging, VMMC and Safdarjung Hospital, New Delhi
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Abstract

Cystic masses of neck consist of a variety of pathologic entities. The age of presentation and clinical examination narrow down the differential diagnosis; however, imaging is essential for accurate diagnosis and pretreatment planning. Ultrasound is often used for initial evaluation. Computed tomography (CT) provides additional information with regard to the extent and internal composition of the mass. Fine-needle aspiration cytology (FNAC) has a supplementary role for confirmation of diagnosis. Magnetic resonance imaging may be needed in some cases for preoperative assessment.

Keywords

Cystic masses - imaging - neck


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04 October 2021

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