Rare Head and Neck Benign Mesenchymoma in Close Proximity to Submandibular Gland in a Pediatric Patient: Case Report and Review of the Literature

Rare Head and Neck Benign Mesenchymoma in Close Proximity to Submandibular Gland in a Pediatric Patient: Case Report and Review of the Literature

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Pediatric head and neck masses are commonly congenital in origin or of infectious etiology.We present a Ignition Electrode rare case of benign mesenchymoma in close proximity to the submandibular gland in an otherwise asymptomatic child.Computerized tomography (CT) scan of the head and neck area revealed a benign lesion, which was later determined to be a benign mesenchymoma on histopathology.The child did well after surgery without any reported recurrence.

We discuss the Greeting salient features of a benign mesenchymoma in a child and also discuss relevant imaging and management.