Located in the head and neck region, the masses are basically benign (non – cancerous) and malignant (malignant cancer) there are two types of. Head and neck masses in the pediatric age group are usually benign and the most common causes are infections, tissue swelling (edema), tissue residues or congenital cysts, lymph node enlargement and benign tumors. Growth of malignant tumors, spread and pose danger to vital organs due influence, though, can often be treated with appropriate methods.
Large tonsils and adenoids are the most frequently seen benign masses in the pediatric age group. Tracking the frequency of a malignant tumor in this region is extremely low. Asymmetric or unilateral if it is growth, then a thorough evaluation should be performed.
Enlargement of lymph nodes is a common condition in children and is almost always formed as secondary infections. Lymph glands or lymph nodes increase in the number of growing kuculmem the time of growth continues, an otolaryngologist (ear, nose, and throat specialist must be examined by.
The other group of the head and neck mass is a common benign cysts with fluid accumulation. These should disappear before birth thyroglossal duct cysts and branchial cleft cysts formed by kistlesmes some structures that not lost, dermoid cysts, are pathologies such as cystic hygroma. The discomfort with Mass Effect to contain the risk of infection and in the long term due to the risk of conversion is diagnosed with malignant masses surgically removed when it is recommended. Hemangiomas are the most common masses belonging to the blood vessels, lymphatic and arteriovenous malformations. Their locations and they may be treated according to the complaint.
Masses originating from the nose and sinuses
Mostly nasal congestion and lead to bleeding complaints. Rhabdomyosarcoma is the most common malignant soft-tissue masses in children and origin of non-Hodgkin lymphomas are. Nasal obstruction and recurrent epistaxis because appropriate treatment early diagnosis is extremely important to children with intractable absolutely must be examined by an otolaryngologist.
Especially before puberty seen in boys is a benign mass in the nasal region (nasopharynx) anjiofibro frequent epistaxis. The important anatomical structures surrounding its regional growth potential due to start and spread. When it is detected, it should be treated with the appropriate method.
Nasal polyps in children compared to adults, they are more rarely observed. Children with intensive polyps should be evaluated for cystic fibrosis disease. Again, formation of nasal polyps and allergic fungal sinusitis allergic rhinitis are diseases that can be caused by.
With another mass that can be observed in the form of polyps in the nose, the lining of the brain in the roof of the nose bone is formed by meningosel congenital herniation into the openings of the nose. Just the herniated tissue, the cerebral cortex (menenks) can be found in the brain tissue as it may be (meningoensefalosel). The possibility should be considered in children with a single polyp in the nose and when the treatment decision is made, appropriate radiological evaluations should be performed.
Salivary Gland Tumors
Front of the ears (parotid), and major sublingual salivary glands under the chin, the mouth is located in the minor salivary glands are grouped as numerous minor salivary glands. From minor glands are more likely to be malignant masses, although originating from the salivary glands, all masses should be evaluated by an otolaryngologist necessarily.
The Masses Of The Thyroid Gland
The thyroid gland is located in the anterior midline of the neck. Though the masses of the thyroid are extremely rare in children, should be evaluated thoroughly.