Superior herniation of the mediastinum presenting as an anterior neck mass on straining

2012 ◽  
Vol 47 (7) ◽  
pp. 710-712 ◽  
Author(s):  
Catherine M. McDougall ◽  
Gordon Culham ◽  
Michael D. Seear ◽  
Mark A. Chilvers
Keyword(s):  
Neck Mass ◽  
Anterior Neck

Two cases of malignant thymoma presenting as an anterior neck mass and misdiagnosed as thyroid carcinoma

1999 ◽  
Vol 4 (2) ◽  
pp. 118-120 ◽  
Author(s):  
T. Kobayashi ◽  
Hideki Asakawa ◽  
Kazunori Taniguchi ◽  
Yoshifumi Komoike ◽  
Yasuhiro Tamaki ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Thyroid Carcinoma ◽  
Neck Mass ◽  
Anterior Neck ◽  
Malignant Thymoma

Iatrogenic fetal goiter. Conservative management and spontaneous resolution

2020 ◽  
Vol 9 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Margarita Alvarez de la Rosa ◽  
Olga Rosales Aedo ◽  
Ricardo Darias Garzón ◽  
Ana Isabel Padilla Pérez ◽  
Juan Mario Troyano Luque
Keyword(s):  
Conservative Treatment ◽  
Perinatal Asphyxia ◽  
Mass Effect ◽  
Neck Mass ◽  
Spontaneous Resolution ◽  
Anterior Neck ◽  
Case Presentation ◽  
Fetal Goiter ◽  
Fetal Thyroid ◽  
Intrauterine Treatment

AbstractObjectivesWe aim to report a case of a fetal goiter with postpartum spontaneous resolution. Fetal goiter can be secondary to maternal treatment and range from clinically asymptomatic or cause alterations in the fetus, from impaired swallowing to difficulty in vaginal delivery and even perinatal asphyxia due to the mass effect. The need for intrauterine treatment remains controversial.Case presentationWe present a case of fetal goiter with postpartum resolution. A 34-year-old multigravida presented to the emergency department with hiperemesis gravidarum at 10 weeks’ gestation. During evaluation for severe vomiting, Graves disease was diagnosed and treated with propylthiouracil. A routine ultrasound scan at 28 weeks gestation revealed a fetal anterior neck mass suggesting a fetal goiter. Cordocentesis showed fetal iatrogenic hypothyroidism. Conservative treatment was decided. Pregnancy concluded uneventful and the mass resolved spontaneously in the newborn.ConclusionsThe fetal thyroid gland is a structure that usually goes unnoticed during the process of prenatal diagnosis. In cases of maternal Graves diseases, fetal thyroid needs monitoring during pregnancy and conservative treatment is an option. Fetal goiter should be searched for secondary to thyroid alterations of the gravida, and in selected cases it can be managed without intrauterine treatment.

Unusual Anterior Neck Mass Visible Only During Valsalva's Maneuver in a Child

2005 ◽  
Vol 185 (5) ◽  
pp. 1355-1357 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ka Tak Wong ◽  
Dennis L. Y. Lee ◽  
Monica S. M. Chan ◽  
Raymond K. Y. Tsang ◽  
Edmund H. Y. Yuen ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Neck Mass ◽  
Anterior Neck ◽  
Valsalva’S Maneuver

scholarly journals Anterior neck mass that appeared after a common cold

2020 ◽  
Vol 80 ◽  
pp. 99-100
Author(s):  
Hiroaki Nakagawa ◽  
Yasushi Miyata
Keyword(s):  
Common Cold ◽  
Neck Mass ◽  
Anterior Neck

Thyroglossal Duct Cyst Causing Airway Obstruction in an Adult

1996 ◽  
Vol 75 (8) ◽  
pp. 530-534 ◽  
Author(s):  
Eugene G. Brown ◽  
Marcus S. Albernaz ◽  
Mark T. Emery
Keyword(s):  
Airway Obstruction ◽  
English Language ◽  
Neck Mass ◽  
Thyroglossal Duct Cyst ◽  
Airway Compromise ◽  
Anterior Neck ◽  
Duct Cyst ◽  
Cervical Mass ◽  
Thyroglossal Duct ◽  
Thyroglossal Duct Cysts

Thyroglossal duct cysts, though not uncommon, rarely present with evidence of laryngeal compromise. The case presented is one of the very few cases with documented laryngeal invasion reported in the English language. Of clinical significance is the patient's presentation with laryngeal symptoms of choking and dysphonia in the presence of a small anterior cervical mass. While the thyroglossal duct cyst usually presents as an asymptomatic anterior neck mass, this case illustrates the importance of considering a thyroglossal duct cyst in any patient with airway compromise in the absence of a neck mass.

scholarly journals Papillary Thyroid Carcinoma Within Thyroglossal Duct Cyst

2021 ◽  
Vol 5 (Supplement_1) ◽  
pp. A895-A896
Author(s):  
Raghda Al Anbari ◽  
Majlinda Xhikola ◽  
Sushma Kadiyala
Keyword(s):  
Thyroid Gland ◽  
Total Thyroidectomy ◽  
Thyroid Cartilage ◽  
Thyroid Tissue ◽  
Neck Mass ◽  
Thyroglossal Duct Cyst ◽  
Papillary Thyroid ◽  
Anterior Neck ◽  
Duct Cyst ◽  
Thyroglossal Duct

Abstract A 55-year-old female with medical history of hypothyroidism and fibrocystic disease of the breast presented with complains of a painful anterior neck mass, difficulty swallowing and hoarseness of the voice. Symptoms had progressed over a period of 5 months. CT neck with contrast indicated the presence of an ectopic thyroid tissue anterior to the thyroid cartilage measuring approximately 1.7 x 1.2 x 3.1 cm, with indistinct inferior margins and internal calcifications. The hyoid bone or thyroid cartilage had no irregularities. The thyroid gland itself was unremarkable except for small complex thyroid nodules in both lobes. No masses within the pharynx or larynx were noted. Family history was significant for lymphoma in her father. On physical exam, a hard, mobile right anterior neck mass was appreciated. Labs showed normal TSH of 1.05 uIU/mL and normal free T4 of 1.2 ng/dL. Further evaluation with a dedicated neck US showed a right submandibular mass, superior to the thyroid, lobulated and heterogeneous measuring 2.0 x 1.0 x 2.3 cm with multiple areas of calcifications and internal Doppler flow. The thyroid gland had normal size and texture with bilateral sub centimeter non-concerning nodules. After ENT evaluation and an unremarkable flexible fiberoptic nasolaryngoscope, patient underwent surgical excisional biopsy of the neck mass. Pathology was consistent with thyroglossal duct cyst with the presence of thyroid follicles. An incidental finding of a 0.9 cm papillary microcarcinoma was noted, which was encapsulated with focal extracapsular follicular structures showing papillary nuclear features with no perineural or lymphovascular invasion. The tumor cells were immunoreactive for TTF-1 and PAX8. Development of papillary thyroid cancer within the thyroglossal duct cyst is a rare event, reportedly occurring in 1% of thyroglossal duct cysts. There are no well-established management guidelines. Current management strategies consist of monitoring with serial neck ultrasound versus total thyroidectomy with consideration of postsurgical I-131 treatment, based on pathology results. Our patient opted for undergoing total thyroidectomy.

scholarly journals The first case report of primary thyroid teratocarcinosarcoma: An analog to sinonasal teratocarcinosarcoma

Rare Tumors ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 13 ◽  
pp. 203636132110436
Author(s):  
Akwasi Ofori Abayie ◽  
Kofi Mensah Nyarko ◽  
Markus Bährle ◽  
Alfred Brütting
Keyword(s):  
Thyroid Gland ◽  
Neck Mass ◽  
Sinonasal Tract ◽  
Neck Swelling ◽  
Resonance Imaging ◽  
Anterior Neck ◽  
First Case ◽  
Sinonasal Teratocarcinosarcoma ◽  
Aggressive Tumor ◽  
Magnetic Resonance Imaging Mri

Teratocarcinosarcoma is a rare and aggressive tumor usually affecting the sinonasal tract. It arises primarily from the nasal cavity, paranasal sinuses with some reported cases arising from the nasopharynx and oral cavity and commonly referred to as Sinonasal Teratocarcinosarcoma (SNTC). We present the first case of teratocarcinosarcoma as a primary thyroid cancer in a 17-year-old male patient who presented with a rapidly growing anterior neck mass with no symptoms. Physical examination revealed circa 4 cm × 5 cm slightly right sided, non-tender, firm anterior neck swelling. A thyroid ultrasound revealed an enlarged thyroid gland with multiple thyroid nodes. Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) of the head and neck showed no sinonasal tract tumor. Thyroidectomy and surgical resection of the tumor was performed. Histological examination revealed teratocarcinosarcoma of the thyroid gland, an analog to SNTC with no primary sinonasal tissue involvement. This implies that, teratocarcinosarcoma can occur in primary tissues other than sinonasal origin contrary to conventional knowledge.

scholarly journals An Unusual Neck Mass: A Case of a Parathyroid Cyst and Review of the Literature

2015 ◽  
Vol 2015 ◽  
pp. 1-4 ◽  
Author(s):  
Anand Goomany ◽  
Amy Rafferty ◽  
Ian Smith
Keyword(s):  
Imaging Techniques ◽  
Surgical Excision ◽  
Needle Aspiration ◽  
Neck Mass ◽  
Review Of The Literature ◽  
Diagnostic Challenge ◽  
Anterior Neck ◽  
Cystic Fluid ◽  
Parathyroid Cyst ◽  
Parathyroid Cysts

Parathyroid cysts (PC) are an unusual cause of neck swellings. The majority are nonfunctioning and prove to be a diagnostic challenge given their nonspecific physical and radiological characteristics. This is compounded by their rare occurrence, leading them to be overlooked in the differential diagnosis of neck lumps. Imaging techniques fail to determine the origin of these lesions, but a preoperative diagnosis can be achieved by fine-needle aspiration and measurement of cystic fluid C-terminal parathyroid hormone levels. Treatment of nonfunctioning cysts remains controversial and includes needle aspiration, injection of sclerosant, or surgical excision. We present a case of a 44-year-old female presenting with an asymptomatic anterior neck swelling, diagnosed postoperatively as a parathyroid cyst.

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