Diagnosis and management of ectopic cervical thymus in children: Systematic review of the literature

A Chang, RM Nataraja, E Pudel, R Stunden… - Journal of Pediatric …, 2021 - Elsevier
Abstract Background/Purpose Ectopic cervical thymus (ECT) is a rare cause of neck swelling
in children. Our aim was to evaluate the diagnostic and management challenges of this …

Cervical thymic cysts

H Ji, E Gantwerker - Operative Techniques in Otolaryngology-Head and …, 2017 - Elsevier
Thymic cysts are rarely occurring benign neck masses, most frequently seen in children.
They are remnants of the third and fourth branchial pouches. They may occur at any point …

Diagnosis and Management of Ectopic Solid Cervical Thymus and Cervical Thymic Cyst in children: Case report and systematic review of the literature

A Chang, R Nataraja, E Pudel, R Stunden… - Authorea …, 2020 - authorea.com
Background: We aimed to clarify the surgical management of ectopic cervical thymus (ECT)
in children. Methods: Case report and systematic review of the literature. Results: We report …