Head and Neck
Head and neck lesions in children are primarily benign. Congenital lesions arise from how these structures develop, while acquired lesions include benign and malignant tumors. Below is a list of some of the most commonly encountered congenital and acquired head and neck lesions treated at PENTA:
Congenital Head & Neck Lesions:
- Thyroid gland anomalies
- Thyroglossal duct cysts
- Branchial cleft anomalies
- Dermoid cysts
- Laryngoceles/saccular cysts
- Thymus gland anomalies
- Teratomas
Acquired Benign Head & Neck Lesions:
- Pilomatrixoma
- Neural tumors
- Pseudotumor of infancy
Acquired Neoplastic Head & Neck Lesions:
- Lymphoma (Hodgkin’s and Non-Hodgkin)
- Rhabdomyosarcoma/Soft tissue sarcomas
- Neuroblastoma
- Salivary Gland Malignancy
For more information on conditions treated or to arrange a consultation or appointment, call 404-255-2033.
