Dr Felice D’Arco
Consultant Neuroradiologist
Paediatric Neck Pathologies encompass congenital, inflammatory, infectious and neoplastic conditions affecting the neck in infants, children and adolescents. These include branchial cleft anomalies, thyroglossal duct cysts, lymphadenopathy, deep neck infections and neck masses. Assessment may involve clinical examination, ultrasound, further imaging and specialist referral. Treatment ranges from observation and medication to surgical intervention. Independent Paediatric Neck Pathologies Expert Witnesses can provide specialist opinions on diagnostic delays, investigations, surgical management, complications, causation, prognosis and standards of care in Clinical Negligence cases.