The cartilaginous choristoma in children is very rare in literature. Its treatment is complete surgical removal as promptly as possible in order to get an exact histopathological diagnosis. In this study we present and discuss a 10mo-old girl with cartilaginous choristoma located subcutaneously just on the left sternocleidomastoid muscle without any associated anomalies such as branchial remnants.

Iatrogenic injury to the spinal accessory nerve (SAN) during neck dissection may result in significant and avoidable morbidity in the form of 'shoulder syndrome'. The authors describe a simple method, based on the anatomy of the sternocleidomastoid muscle (SCM), which allows consistent and rapid identification of the SAN in the upper neck during dissection, thereby facilitating its preservation.

Psychological factors play a significant role in the pain mechanism, and psychological approaches may be useful complements to traditional medical and surgical treatments in pain management. The authors report a case of recurrent severe posterior auricular pain caused by trigger points in the right sternocleidomastoid muscle and influenced by stressful psychological situations (e.g., family aff...

A middle aged lady presented with fever, generalized tiredness and dysphagia. Neurological evaluation revealed weakness of pharyngeal muscles, uvula,palate with absent gag reflex and a weak sternocleidomastoid muscle. Involvement of 9,10,11,12 cranial nerves in the absence of Horner’s syndrome confirmed the diagnosis of Collet-Sicardsyndome. MR imaging studies revealed a Sigmoid Sinus Thrombosi...

La fibromatose colli est une tumeur bénigne, rare, du muscle sternocléidomastoïdien, causant des torticolis congénitaux chez les nouveau-nés ou nourrissons. A ce jour, le mécanisme étiopathogénique de son apparition reste mal connu. Son diagnostic combine l’examen clinique et l’échographie qui permettent mettre en évidence un épaississement caractéristique muscle. Nous rapportons cas, diagnosti...

Torticolis from the Latin torti, meaning twisted, and collis, meaning neck, refers to presentation of the neck in a twisted or bent position. Congenital Muscular Torticollis is a condition that occurs at birth or up to age two months. Congenital Muscular Torticollis is characterized by unilateral fibrosis or shortening of the sternocleidomastoid muscle, causing lateral flexion of the head and d...