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Clinical, dermoscopic, and ultrasound evaluations confirmed the diagnosis of MANIC. Over six months of observation, the lesion remained stable without growth, infection, or symptoms. MANICs are benign epidermoid cysts with minimal risk of complications that are often mistaken for thyroglossal duct cysts, dermoid cysts, or other congenital anomalies. Unlike thyroglossal duct cysts, they do not move during swallowing or tongue protrusion. Management is usually conservative, with surgery reserved for symptomatic or cosmetically significant cases. This case highlights the importance of parental reassurance and avoiding unnecessary intervention for asymptomatic lesions. Recognition of MANICs is essential for dermatologists and pediatricians evaluating midline neck lesions. A conservative approach with regular monitoring ensures optimal care while minimizing interventions. Further research may clarify the pathogenesis and long-term outcomes of these rare lesions.<\/jats:p>","DOI":"10.3390\/medicina61010064","type":"journal-article","created":{"date-parts":[[2025,1,2]],"date-time":"2025-01-02T10:32:26Z","timestamp":1735813946000},"page":"64","update-policy":"https:\/\/doi.org\/10.3390\/mdpi_crossmark_policy","source":"Crossref","is-referenced-by-count":1,"title":["Midline Anterior Neck Inclusion Cyst in a Pediatric Patient: A Case Report and Literature Review with a Dermatologic Perspective"],"prefix":"10.3390","volume":"61","author":[{"ORCID":"https:\/\/orcid.org\/0009-0009-1884-8206","authenticated-orcid":false,"given":"Noemi","family":"Brigenti","sequence":"first","affiliation":[{"name":"Section of Dermatology and Venereology, Department of Medicine, University of Verona, 37126 Verona, Italy"}],"role":[{"role":"author","vocabulary":"crossref"}]},{"given":"Rachele","family":"Bardelli","sequence":"additional","affiliation":[{"name":"Section of Dermatology and Venereology, Department of Medicine, University of Verona, 37126 Verona, Italy"},{"name":"Dermatology Unit, Ospedale di Circolo Fondazione Macchi, ASST Sette Laghi, 21100 Varese, Italy"}],"role":[{"role":"author","vocabulary":"crossref"}]},{"given":"Giovanni","family":"Paolino","sequence":"additional","affiliation":[{"name":"Unit of Dermatology, IRCCS Ospedale San Raffaele, 20132 Milan, Italy"}],"role":[{"role":"author","vocabulary":"crossref"}]},{"given":"Elisabetta","family":"Danese","sequence":"additional","affiliation":[{"name":"Section of Dermatology and Venereology, Department of Medicine, University of Verona, 37126 Verona, Italy"}],"role":[{"role":"author","vocabulary":"crossref"}]},{"ORCID":"https:\/\/orcid.org\/0000-0002-1777-9001","authenticated-orcid":false,"given":"Paolo","family":"Gisondi","sequence":"additional","affiliation":[{"name":"Section of Dermatology and Venereology, Department of Medicine, University of Verona, 37126 Verona, Italy"}],"role":[{"role":"author","vocabulary":"crossref"}]},{"given":"Nicola","family":"Zerbinati","sequence":"additional","affiliation":[{"name":"Dermatology Unit, Ospedale di Circolo Fondazione Macchi, ASST Sette Laghi, 21100 Varese, Italy"},{"name":"Department of Medicine and Innovation Technology (DiMIT), University of Insubria, 21100 Varese, Italy"}],"role":[{"role":"author","vocabulary":"crossref"}]},{"ORCID":"https:\/\/orcid.org\/0000-0001-8548-0493","authenticated-orcid":false,"given":"Giampiero","family":"Girolomoni","sequence":"additional","affiliation":[{"name":"Section of Dermatology and Venereology, Department of Medicine, University of Verona, 37126 Verona, Italy"}],"role":[{"role":"author","vocabulary":"crossref"}]},{"ORCID":"https:\/\/orcid.org\/0000-0002-8231-2205","authenticated-orcid":false,"given":"Andrea","family":"Carugno","sequence":"additional","affiliation":[{"name":"Dermatology Unit, Ospedale di Circolo Fondazione Macchi, ASST Sette Laghi, 21100 Varese, Italy"},{"name":"Department of Medicine and Surgery, University of Insubria, 21100 Varese, Italy"}],"role":[{"role":"author","vocabulary":"crossref"}]}],"member":"1968","published-online":{"date-parts":[[2025,1,2]]},"reference":[{"key":"ref_1","doi-asserted-by":"crossref","first-page":"55","DOI":"10.1111\/pde.13371","article-title":"Midline anterior neck inclusion cyst: A novel superficial congenital developmental anomaly of the neck","volume":"35","author":"Walsh","year":"2018","journal-title":"Pediatr. 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