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cervical triangle |
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cervical triangle, one of two triangular areas formed in the neck by the oblique course of the sternocleidomastoideus. The anterior triangle is bounded by the midline of the throat anteriorly, the sternocleidomastoideus laterally, and the body of the mandible superiorly. The posterior triangle is bounded by the clavicle inferiorly and by the borders of the sternocleidomastoideus and the trapezius superiorly. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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Most patients present with an asymptomatic cervical mass (typically in the apex of the posterior cervical triangle or in the superior jugular chain of nodes), serous otitis media, epistaxis, and/or nasal obstruction. Physical examination was unremarkable except for one 2 x 2 cm right submandibular lymph node, a few lymph nodes in the right posterior cervical triangle and a hyperpigmented maculopapular skin rash involving the upper extremities and the face. There is an excellent demonstration of posterior cervical triangle structures and a discussion of cervical and |
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