International Journal of Pediatric Otorhinolaryngology Extra
Volume 4, Issue 2 , Pages 53-55 , March 2009

Submental primary hydatid cyst: A rare differential diagnosis of midline neck swelling in children

Received 19 April 2008 ,Accepted 5 June 2008.

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    Nontender, firm swelling 5cm×4cm size present over submental region of neck.

    Nontender, firm swelling 5cm×4cm size present over submental region of neck.

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    Ultrasound examination of the submental region of neck shows a unilocular cyst 5cm×4cm size with anechoic, clear fluid content and trilaminar wall, highly suggestive of a hydatid cyst.

    Ultrasound examination of the submental region of neck shows a unilocular cyst 5cm×4cm size with anechoic, clear fluid content and trilaminar wall, highly suggestive of a hydatid cyst.

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    Intraoperative picture showing the hydatid cyst beneath the retracted mylohyoid muscle.

    Intraoperative picture showing the hydatid cyst beneath the retracted mylohyoid muscle.

PII: S1871-4048(08)00045-2

doi: 10.1016/j.pedex.2008.06.001

International Journal of Pediatric Otorhinolaryngology Extra
Volume 4, Issue 2 , Pages 53-55 , March 2009

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