Specialized care for head, neck, and skull-base tumors
At Children’s Minnesota, our pediatric otolaryngology team provides expert surgical care for children — from before birth through age 21 — across the Upper Midwest. We treat both cancerous and non-cancerous head and neck masses, offering fast diagnoses and a collaborative, family-centered approach.
These conditions in children are rare, but we offer some of the most advanced and delicate treatments available, including minimally invasive and surgeries for newborns.
Conditions we treat
- Congenital neck cysts, such as:
- Branchial cleft cysts
- Thyroglossal duct cysts
- Dermoid cysts
- Hemangiomas
- Juvenile nasopharyngeal angiofibromas (causing nasal blockage and severe nosebleeds)
- Lymphatic malformations
- Lymphomas, such as:
- Rhabdomyosarcomas
- Thyroid and parathyroid tumors
- Parotid masses
- Atypical mycobacteria masses (cheek or neck masses)
Why choose the Children’s Minnesota head, neck and skull-based tumor program?
One-stop thyroid & parathyroid care: We are the only pediatric program in the Twin Cities solely focused on thyroid and parathyroid conditions, bringing specialists together in one location for seamless diagnosis, surgery, and follow-up care.
Specialized care for fetal head and neck conditions: Our team has deep experience treating fetal head and neck abnormalities. These conditions present at birth and can affect a child’s ability to breathe, swallow, or eat. From blockages and cysts to unusual growths, we provide early, expert care.
Collaborative team approach: Our specialists include ENT surgeons, neurosurgeons, oncologists, endocrinologists, radiologists, and anesthesiologists, who work closely to create a personalized treatment plan tailored to your child’s needs.
Expertise in rare infections: We specialize in treating atypical mycobacteria masses — chronic infections that can cause persistent swelling of the cheek or neck in children.
Specialized care for pediatric neck masses: Some children develop neck masses that can affect their eating, breathing, or movement. Our team of experts provides care for both congenital and malignant neck masses, ensuring your child receives the safest, most effective treatment.
Convenient locations: Otolaryngology surgery is performed at:
