Diagnostic Value of X-Ray Computed Tomography on Neck Masses in Children
- VernacularTitle:小儿颈部包块的X线计算机体层摄影术诊断
- Author:
hong-li, LI
;
cheng-de, LIAO
;
yu-hua, ZHANG
;
hao, SHI
;
lin, ZHANG
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
neck mass;
computed tomography,X-ray;
child
- From:Journal of Applied Clinical Pediatrics
1994;0(04):-
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
-
Abstract:
Objective To evaluate diagnostic value of X-ray computed tomography(CT) neck masses in children.Methods Clinic,pathologic diagnosis and CT scans of 26 patients from Jan.2004 to Jun.2006 with neck masses which location,density,edge and near construction were reviewed retrospectively.Results Seven cases in neck anterior area,13 cases in neck lateral area,6 cases in other areas or unconfirmed.Eight cases with lower density than cervical muscles,2 cases with same density,2 cases with higher density,14 cases with mixed density.Inflammatory masses were observed in 13 cases,congenital malformation in 11 cases,thyroiditis in 1 case,pharyngeal tumor-like proliferation in 1 case.Conclusion CT scan is the best choice of diagnosis of neck masses in children,and is valuable to diagnosis associated with history and physical examination.
