Second Branchial Cleft Cyst-A Case Report

Dr. Shaik Nida Hafsa, Dr. Nagaraj B T

Abstract: Branchial cleft cysts are common congenital head and neck masses predominantly presenting in a pediatric setting. This report describes a 32-year-old female with swelling on the right lateral aspect of the neck, which expanded slowly but progressively. The clinical suspicion was that of a branchial cleft cyst. Sonography revealed a homogeneously hypo- to anechoic mass with well-dened margins and no intralesional septa. Color Doppler reviewed no internal vascularization. The ultrasound examination conrmed the clinical diagnosis of a second branchial cleft cyst, demonstrating the cystic nature of the mass and excluding the presence of complications. The patient was then submitted to excision. The pathology exam revealed features of a benign cyst. Post-operative evaluation was satisfactory.

Keywords: branchial cyst, neck mass

How to Cite?: Dr. Shaik Nida Hafsa, Dr. Nagaraj B T, "Second Branchial Cleft Cyst-A Case Report", Volume 7 Issue 10, October 2018, International Journal of Science and Research (IJSR), Pages: 1476-1478, https://www.ijsr.net/getabstract.php?paperid=ART20192330, DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.21275/ART20192330