AI Article Synopsis
- Intramuscular myxoma (IM) is a rare, benign tumor affecting both adults and children, primarily found in the heart, mandible, or maxilla in kids.
- A case is reported of a 5-year-old child with IM presenting as a neck mass.
- IM should be considered in the differential diagnosis for neck masses in pediatric patients, despite its rarity.
Article Abstract
Intramuscular myxoma (IM) is a true mesenchymal benign tumour which is rare in both adults and children. In children, it most commonly affects the heart, mandible or maxilla. We report a 5-year-old child with IM presenting as a posterolateral neck mass and review the literature. IM, although very rare, should be included in the differential diagnosis of neck masses in the paediatric age group.
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