title: Lumps and Bumps of the Neck in Children-Neuroimaging of Congenital and Acquired Lesions.
abstract: Neck masses present as palpable lumps and bumps in children with acquired lesions more common than congenital ones. Assessment of the anatomical site of origin, signal, and contrast enhancement characteristics may help define the etiology of the lesions, eg, developmental, inflammatory, vascular, or neoplastic. The age of the patient along with detailed clinical history and physical exam findings are important element to narrow down the differential diagnosis. The correct final diagnosis is essential to guide treatment as well as the urgency of intervention. The objective of this review is to define the characteristic location, classic and differentiating imaging features of the most frequent congenital and acquired cervical lumps and bumps in the pediatric population.
authors: Division of Pediatric Radiology and Pediatric Neuroradiology, Department of Radiology and Radiological Science, Johns Hopkins Hospital, Baltimore, MD. m.dremmen@erasmusmc.nl.|Division of Pediatric Radiology, Department of Radiology, Erasmus MC - University Medical Center Rotterdam, Rotterdam, The Netherlands. m.dremmen@erasmusmc.nl.
authors: Marjolein H G
authors: MH
authors: Dremmen
authors: Division of Pediatric Radiology and Pediatric Neuroradiology, Department of Radiology and Radiological Science, Johns Hopkins Hospital, Baltimore, MD.
authors: Aylin
authors: A
authors: Tekes
authors: Division of Pediatric Radiology and Pediatric Neuroradiology, Department of Radiology and Radiological Science, Johns Hopkins Hospital, Baltimore, MD.
authors: Samantha
authors: S
authors: Mueller
authors: Division of Pediatric Radiology and Pediatric Neuroradiology, Department of Radiology and Radiological Science, Johns Hopkins Hospital, Baltimore, MD.
authors: Donna
authors: D
authors: Seyfert
authors: Division of Pediatric Otolaryngology, Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Johns Hopkins Hospital, Baltimore, MD.
authors: David E
authors: DE
authors: Tunkel
authors: Division of Pediatric Radiology and Pediatric Neuroradiology, Department of Radiology and Radiological Science, Johns Hopkins Hospital, Baltimore, MD.
authors: Thierry A G M
authors: TA
authors: Huisman
mesh_terms: D002648:Child; D002675:Child, Preschool; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D006258:Head and Neck Neoplasms / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D006801:Humans; D009333:Neck / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D059906:Neuroimaging / Q000379:methods*
keywords: Congenital; acquired; children; imaging; neck lesions