West China Journal of Stomatology

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Right submandibular ectopic thymus: A case report

Liang Li, Li Wanshan   

  1. Dept. of Stomatology, Children’s Hospital of Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing 400014, China
  • Received:2012-02-25 Revised:2012-02-25 Online:2012-02-01 Published:2012-02-01
  • Contact: Li Wanshan,Tel:13608308336
  • About author:Liang Li(1981—),女,四川人,住院医师,学士

Abstract:

Submandibular ectopic thymus is rare in clinical. As this lesion is usually asymptomatic, it easily leads to misdiagnosis and treatment failure. This article reported a case of submandibular mass caused by ectopic thymus, and discussed based on relevant literatures.

Key words: ectopic thymus, submandibular mass, development