title: Rare Head and Neck Benign Mesenchymoma in Close Proximity to Submandibular Gland in a Pediatric Patient: Case Report and Review of the Literature.
abstract: Pediatric head and neck masses are commonly congenital in origin or of infectious etiology. We present a rare case of benign mesenchymoma in close proximity to the submandibular gland in an otherwise asymptomatic child. Computerized tomography (CT) scan of the head and neck area revealed a benign lesion, which was later determined to be a benign mesenchymoma on histopathology. The child did well after surgery without any reported recurrence. We discuss the salient features of a benign mesenchymoma in a child and also discuss relevant imaging and management.
authors.affiliation: University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston, TX, USA.
authors.forename: Priyanka
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Jain
authors.affiliation: Department of Pediatric Otolaryngology, University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston, TX, USA.
authors.forename: Shraddha
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Mukerji