A case report of a spontaneous sternocleidomastoid hematoma: a challenging diagnosis in infantile neck swellings | ||||
| Annals of Pediatric Surgery | ||||
| Volume 17, Issue 1, February 2021 PDF (1.49 MB) | ||||
| DOI: 10.1186/s43159-021-00102-x | ||||
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| Authors | ||||
Monia Ghammam   ; Lobna Chouchane; Jihene Houas; Mouna Bellakhdher; Heyfa Bel Hadj Miled; Wassim Kermani; Abir Meherzi; Mohamed Abdelkafi
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| Abstract | ||||
| Background Pediatric neck masses are a common complaint in children. The most common etiologies include congenital lesions, lymphadenopathy, vascular malformations, inflammatory, and malignant lesions. Spontaneous sternocleidomastoid hematoma is exceptional in infant. Case presentation We describe a case of spontaneous cervical hematoma diagnosed in a 4-month-old child. Past history did not reveal a neck trauma, a history of difficult labor, a bleeding disorder or a pertinent family history. The diagnosis was suspected based on the imaging features and confirmed after surgical removal. Conclusions Sternocleidomastoid swelling is commonly encountered in infancy. | ||||
| Keywords | ||||
| Cervical hematoma; Sternocleidomastoid; Surgery; MRI; Case Report | ||||
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