경부신경총에서 기인한 신경초종으로 오인된 림프상피성낭종 1예

• 영문명: A Case of Lymphoepithelial Cyst Mimicking Cervical Plexus Schwannoma
• 발행기관: 대한두경부종양학회
• 저자명: 김정환 강병재 김민석 김홍진 이예환 오화은 오경호 권순영
• 간행물 정보: 『대한두경부종양학회지』제39권 제2호, 49~54쪽, 전체 6쪽
• 주제분류: 의약학 > 종양학
• 파일형태: PDF
• 발행일자: 2023.11.30

국문 초록

Neck masses can have various origins and diverse presentations, making accurate diagnosis challenging. Schwannomas and lymphoepithelial cysts are commonly encountered neck tumors, and it is hard to get differential diagnosis. A 50-year-old woman presented with a progressively enlarging right neck mass discovered five years ago. Upon examination, a 3 cm firm, non-tender, and mobile tumor was found in the right neck level II region. Imaging studies suggested a tumor originating from the cervical sympathetic chain. The patient underwent a resection of the tumor under general anesthesia. Postoperative follow-up showed no complications or signs of recurrence. However, contrary to the initial suspicion of a schwannoma, the final pathological examination revealed a lymphoepithelial cyst. In this paper, we present a case of a cervical lymphoepithelial cyst misdiagnosed as a schwannoma, aiming to compare the clinical and histological characteristics of these two tumors and provide insights into appropriate diagnosis and management.

키워드

Lymphoepithelial cyst Branchial cleft cyst Schwannoma Cyst Head and neck neoplasms