International Journal of Pediatric Otorhinolaryngology Extra
Volume 4, Issue 1 , Pages 17-20 , January 2009

Colonic duplication in the submandibular region of the neck

  • Jacob E. Smith

      Affiliations

    • Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Medical University of South Carolina, United States
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  • Mary K. Wren

      Affiliations

    • Department of Pathology, Medical University of South Carolina, United States
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  • Mary S. Richardson

      Affiliations

    • Department of Pathology, Medical University of South Carolina, United States
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  • David R. White

      Affiliations

    • Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Medical University of South Carolina, United States
    • Corresponding Author InformationCorresponding author at: Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Medical University of South Carolina, 135 Rutledge Avenue, POB 250550, Charleston, SC 29425, United States. Tel.: +1 843 792 7343; fax: +1 843 792 7388.

Received 29 December 2007 ,Revised 29 April 2008 ,Accepted 2 May 2008.

  • Image Result

    Ultrasound of the left submandibular mass displays heterogeneous cystic structure deep to the platysma.

    Ultrasound of the left submandibular mass displays heterogeneous cystic structure deep to the platysma.

  • Image Result

    Axial CT image of the neck displays a left sided cystic submandibular mass with small calcifications seen anteriorly, at the deep margin of the submandibular gland and lateral to the mylohoid muscle.

    Axial CT image of the neck displays a left sided cystic submandibular mass with small calcifications seen anteriorly, at the deep margin of the submandibular gland and lateral to the mylohoid muscle.

  • Image Result

    The cyst wall demonstrates all layers of colonic mucosa, from the mucous-secreting epithelium to the variably developed muscularis propria. Ganglion cells of both the Meissner's and Auerbach's plexi a

    The cyst wall demonstrates all layers of colonic mucosa, from the mucous-secreting epithelium to the variably developed muscularis propria. Ganglion cells of both the Meissner's and Auerbach's plexi are present (H&E, 100×). Inset: ganglion cells of the Meissner's plexus (H&E, 400×).

PII: S1871-4048(08)00033-6

doi: 10.1016/j.pedex.2008.05.001

International Journal of Pediatric Otorhinolaryngology Extra
Volume 4, Issue 1 , Pages 17-20 , January 2009

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