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Abstract

Cystic masses of neck consist of a variety of pathologic entities. The precise anatomical location and imaging appearances are important for accurate diagnosis and formulating the differential diagnoses. The age of presentation and clinical examination narrow down the differential diagnosis. US is useful in differentiating solid from cystic neck lesions. Ultrasound is often used for pre-treatment assessment. AIM&OBJECTIVE: To use readily available, relatively inexpensive, and non-ionizing radiological imaging technique for pre-treatment assessment of cystic lesions of neck. MATERIAL & METHODS: This study is conducted in department of Radio-diagnosis of TMMC &RC, TMU, Moradabad, in which we included patients of all age groups and both sexes. Imaging of neck lesions was done by Ultrasound using Scanners with 7-10 MHz transducers on MEDISON Diagnostic ultrasound system installed in department of Radio-diagnosis, TMMC&RC, Moradabad. Analytical Test: “t”-test. RESULT: 7.5% of cases were diagnosed of having cystic lesions of the neck, having approximately same occurrence in both male and females (p>.005). CONCLUSION: Cystic lesions of the neck are commonly seen as palpable neck masses. Clinical presentation along with imaging features, anatomical location, extent, internal composition,as assessed by US(Ultrasound) help in pre-treatment assessment.