Dr. Vivek Chail
General Practitioner
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Patient's Query
Hello doctor,
The CT of my head and neck scan report mentions a defect in the platysma which may result in protrusion of subcutaneous fat simulating a true mass. What does this mean?
Hi,
Welcome to icliniq.com.
If there is mention of a defect then it is a hernia in the platysma which is a thin muscle in the neck area. Such a hernia can allow fat to pass through it to give the appearance of a mass in the area. It is therefore commented that a hernia may cause protrusion of fat below the skin to appear like a mass in the absence of a true mass in the area.
For more information consult a radiologist online.
Patient's Query
Hello doctor,
Thank you for your reply. How is this hernia treated and what may have caused this hernia?
Hi,
Welcome back to icliniq.com.
A hernia is a structural defect and happens due to weakness in the area of a hernia or from excessive pressure in the area. It is a surgical condition and medicines will not treat it. The defect is corrected by small surgery.
For more information consult a radiologist online --> https://www.icliniq.com/ask-a-doctor-online/radiologist
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