Cervical Thymic Cyst: A Unique Case Report with Related Embryogenesis

Review Data

Q: Is the topic relevant to the journal area of interest? Is it contemporary and interesting for researchers?

A: Very good

Abstract & Keywords

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A: Excellent

Goal

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A: Very good

Structure

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A: Very good

Tools and Methods

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A: Good

Discussion & Conclusion

Q: Is it related to the results presented before? Do you consider them as coherent?

A: Very good

Comments:

The case description is adequate. This report presents the case of symptomatic cervical thymic cyst (CTC) in a newborn, which was diagnosed antenatally, and it maintained a connection to the pharynx. The Discussion offers a thorough and detailed analysis of the findings of the present study taking all the relevant literature into account. The report also discusses the relevant embryogenesis. The study is well supported with briefly explained figures. It aptly Concludes with recommending adequate reporting of cases to improve the CTC awareness.

Literature

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A: Very good

Author's knowledge

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A: Very good

Length

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A: Good

Figures & Tables

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A: Very good

Writing style

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A: Very good

Further comments on the paper

Comments:
This study reports the unique case of persistent thymopharyngeal duct which was diagnosed antenatally at 30 weeks’ gestation, and it preserved its connection with the pharynx. This report holds significance as there are only few reports in literature of antenatally detected intrathoracic thymic cyst, but there is none for cervical thymic cyst (CTC). The cervical thymic cyst is a rare benign lesion. Also, there are no reports of CTC with preserved connection with pharynx.

Q: Would you recommend this manuscript for further publication?

A: Yes - Suitable to be published

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