Solitary fibrous tumors (SFT) are a rare type of mesenchymal-derived tumor not commonly found in the pediatric population, especially in the head and neck. Tumors of this nature are most commonly seen in the adult population and are identified with unique immunohistochemical markers, specifically signal transducer and activator of transcription 6 (STAT6) and hematopoietic progenitor cell antige...

fine needle aspiration (fna) technique is a well-known procedure in the diagnosis of various organ diseases. this study was conducted to evaluate the utility of fna in the dianosis of neck masses. fine needle aspiration was performed upon 123 patients with palpable nonthyroidal lesions at neck during a five-year period. in ten cases, fna findings were nondiagnostic. from the reminder 113 patien...

Objective 1. To provide a classification of pediatric mass of the head and neck region and evaluate their frequency. 2. To examine the findings of fine-needle aspiration biopsy (FNAB) in pediatric patients along with its contribution to diagnosis. Methods Totally, 233 pediatric patients (125 boys and 108 girls) operated at Başkent University for head and neck mass were included. Clinical, rad...

Up to 20% of all congenital pediatric head and neck masses are branchial cleft cysts. Second branchial cleft cysts account for 95% of branchial anomalies, and fourth branchial cleft cysts are the rarest type. Their typical presentations include non-life-threatening symptoms, such as drainage, skin irritations, minor swelling, and tenderness. We describe a 5-week-old neonate with increasing stri...

Background: Neck swellings are common in clinical practice and of various types – congenital, acquired, inflammatory, neoplastic, miscellaneous. The workup a neck mass is different children adults, as the etiologies different. Only 2–15% malignant. Aims Objectives: To estimate burden pediatric age group clinicopathological. Materials Methods: This prospective observational study was conducted O...

Lipoblastomas are benign neoplasms of white adipose which usually occupy the trunk and limbs in pediatric patients. They can seldomly involve head neck, as a lateral cervical mass. Magnetic resonance imaging is most useful modality for identifying these lesions. Treatment involves complete excision, patients followed with serial exams and/or recurrence more common neck. Here we present an excee...

rhabdomyosarcoma encompasses a group of malignant myogenic neoplasms expressing a multitude of clinical and pathological diversities. it is the commonest soft tissue sarcoma of childhood but neonates are rarely affected. embryonal subtype is the most frequent. head-neck and genitourinary tracts are predominant sites, while trunk is considered among the unusual sites of rhabdomyosarcoma. herein ...

Introduction: Aneurysmal Bone cysts (ABC) are extremely rare in the head and neck region and even rarer in sinuses.  ABC is a benign multicystic mass that is locally-destructive and rapidly expandable. Hemorrhagic fluid content (like in this case) and septated appearance are the characteristic feature of ABC. Established treatment options for ABCs include sclerotherapy, embolization, radiothera...

INTRODUCTION Lipomas of the larynx are very rare benign lesions; macroscopically, they resemble retention cysts, so their diagnosis is usually made after surgery. CASE REPORT A rare case of pediatric paraglottic space Lipoma in an 11-year-old boy is explained. The mass was mobile, soft, without fluctuation or pulsation. CT scan revealed a 5.7 cm cervical fat density with regional lymphadenopa...