Ectopic lateral neck thymus: A case report and review of management

Abstract

Ectopic cervical thymus (ECT) is a rare cause of lateral neck masses in children [1]. This paper presents the case of a five-month-old boy with a right ectopic cervical thymus and a review of the literature. This case was unique due to the young age of the patient and the rare presentation of a thymic mass as solid compared to cystic [2]. Although ECT is an uncommon cause of neck masses, it is important to be aware of the diagnosis and treatment of this benign mass to avoid unnecessary surgeries or diagnostic procedures.