Platysma Sign: A Feature of Extra-capsular Spread

A 60-year-old gentleman presented with a large swelling on the left side of his neck which was diagnosed as a metastatic cervical lymph node. It infiltrated the platysma muscle and caused partial contracture. This is known as Platysma sign. Presence of this sign indicates extracapsular spread and sh...

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Published in:Indian journal of surgical oncology 2023-12, Vol.14 (4), p.907-908
Main Authors: Mukherjee, Ramanuj, Roychowdhury, Anitesh, Guha, Souradip
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Cancer surgery
Medicine
Medicine & Public Health
Oncology
Surgery
Surgical Oncology
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Summary:A 60-year-old gentleman presented with a large swelling on the left side of his neck which was diagnosed as a metastatic cervical lymph node. It infiltrated the platysma muscle and caused partial contracture. This is known as Platysma sign. Presence of this sign indicates extracapsular spread and shows poor prognosis.
ISSN:0975-7651
0976-6952
DOI:10.1007/s13193-023-01815-8