CONTRIBUTION OF IMAGING STUDIES TO THE DI AGNOSIS OF CERVICAL LUMPS IN CHILDREN

Cervical lumps are common in children, and their diagnosis should be d iscussed based on their location and on the presence of other clinical abnormalities. Modern imaging techniques are very useful in this situ ation. An ultrasound scan should be obtained first and often suggests the diagnosis. In some cases, computed tomography or magnetic resonanc e imaging are needed, either to make the diagnosis or to evaluate the spread of a malignant lesion.