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Pattern of acquired neck masses in a Kenyan paediatric population

Ayugi, J., Ogengo, J., Macharia, I., Olabu, B.·2011·International Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
DOI 10.1016/j.ijom.2010.10.019
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Abstract

Acquired paediatric neck masses constitute a diagnostic challenge. Their pattern is important in formulating management protocol. Reports from developing countries including Kenya are scarce. This study describes the causes, location, clinical features and gender distribution of these masses in a Kenyan paediatric population. This prospective cross-sectional study was carried out in a regional Eastern and Central African referral centre in Kenya. Children aged 16 years and below with neck masses, who presented to various clinics and wards in a 5 month period were examined. One hundred and eighty four of 235 masses (78%) were acquired. Inflammatory cases were the most common (64%), followed by malignant neoplasm (32%). The most common inflammatory cases were abscesses, reactive lymphadenopathy and tuberculous adenitis. They mainly involved upper cervical and submandibular lymph nodes and were more prevalent in those aged less than 4 years. Lymphomas were the most common malignant masses (42%). Malignant masses were widespread in location; non-tender, and most frequent in those aged 4-8 years. In conclusion, inflammatory conditions consistent with upper airway infection cause most acquired paediatric neck masses, but malignant neoplasms constitute a significant proportion. Prudent management of infection and early confirmation of diagnosis are recommended.

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  1. Youn, 2005, Clinical evaluation of tissue biopsy for children with neck mass; a single centre study, Korean J Paediatr, 48, 839

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Authors
Ayugi, J., Ogengo, J., Macharia, I., & Olabu, B.
Affiliations
University of Nairobi (KE)
Corresponding author
Ayugi, J.
ORCID
Venue
International Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
Publisher
Elsevier BV
Published
2011-04
Volume
40
Issue
4
Pages
384-387
ISSN
0901-5027 (ISSN-L)
DOI
10.1016/j.ijom.2010.10.019
OpenAlex
W1998748478
Cited by
7
References
16
Citations by year
2018: 1 · 2017: 2 · 2016: 1 · 2015: 1 · 2012: 2
FWCI
0.67
Type
journal article
Language
en
Open access
closed
Licence
www.elsevier.com/tdm/userlicense/1.0/ (tdm)
Locations
  • International Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery (publishedVersion)
  • PubMed (publishedVersion)
Topics
  • Health Sciences › Medicine › Surgery › Head and Neck Anomalies
  • Health Sciences › Medicine › Pathology and Forensic Medicine › Lymphadenopathy Diagnosis and Analysis
  • Health Sciences › Medicine › Infectious Diseases › Otolaryngology and Infectious Diseases
Keywords
lymphoma, lymphadenopathy, submandibular lymph nodes, tuberculous lymphadenitis, abscess, upper respiratory tract infection, Kenya
MeSH terms
Abscess, Adolescent, Child, Child, Preschool, Cross-Sectional Studies, Developing Countries, Female, Head and Neck Neoplasms, Humans, Infant, Kenya, Lymphadenitis, Male, Neck, Prospective Studies, Respiratory Tract Infections, Tuberculosis, Lymph Node, Lymphoma, AIDS-Related

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