Imaging of granulomatous neck masses in children.
Publication/Presentation Date
10-1-1996
Abstract
Non-tuberculous mycobacterial (NTM) infection is the most common cause of granulomatous inflammation in pediatric neck masses. Diagnosis relies upon culture, acid-fast bacilli (AFB) staining, chest radiograph, purified protein derivative (PPD) test, and clinical features. Computed tomography (CT) and magnetic resonance (MR) imaging may provide valuable information in the work-up of children with cervical masses. We reviewed 11 CT and 5 MR studies of children with a clinical diagnosis of NTM infection. Specific findings included stranding of the subcutaneous fat, thickening and enhancement of the overlying skin, obliteration of the tissue palnes, and multichambered masses. One patient had calcifications within the mass. MR with contrast better demonstrated the soft tissues and is our recommended imaging modality, although CT is more likely to detect calcifications within the neck mass.
Volume
37
Issue
2
First Page
151
Last Page
162
ISSN
0165-5876
Published In/Presented At
Nadel, D. M., Bilaniuk, L., & Handler, S. D. (1996). Imaging of granulomatous neck masses in children. International journal of pediatric otorhinolaryngology, 37(2), 151–162. https://doi.org/10.1016/0165-5876(96)01400-0
Disciplines
Medicine and Health Sciences | Pediatrics
PubMedID
8894813
Department(s)
Department of Pediatrics
Document Type
Article