A case report of a spontaneous sternocleidomastoid hematoma: a challenging diagnosis in infantile neck swellings

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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.

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