Cervical thymic cysts in children: A case report

Abstract

Introduction and importance

Cervical thymic cysts are rare benign lesions that rarely considered in the differential diagnosis of neck cysts in children. The correct diagnosis is often made after surgical excision and though determination of the specific histopathological findings of the thymic cyst.

Case presentation

We report an observation of a cervical thymic cyst erroneously diagnosed preoperatively respectively as a cystic lymphangioma.

Clinical discussion

The diagnosis is generally rectified after surgery by identifying the specific histopathological findings of the thymic cyst. Treatment is surgical.

Conclusion

This diagnosis should be considered in front of any indolent lateral cervical mass.