Lymphocoele of the thoracic duct: a cause of left supraclavicular fossa.
Lymphocoele of the thoracic duct, alternatively referred to as thoracic duct cyst, is an uncommon abnormality that can present occasionally as a left supraclavicular fossa mass. Recognition of the origin of such a neck mass on imaging is crucial to avert unnecessary intervention. A case of such a mass is presented with discussion of the fascinating variable anatomy of the thoracic duct.
Department of Radiology, The Royal London Hospital, Barts and The London NHS Trust, Whitechapel, UK. curtis.offiah@bartsandthelondon.nhs.uk
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D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008210:Lymphocele / Q000150:complications / Q000175:diagnosis*; D008476:Mediastinal Cyst / Q000150:complications / Q000175:diagnosis*; D008875:Middle Aged; D009333:Neck; D013897:Thoracic Duct; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed
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