Presentation
Painless left upper neck swelling for long duration showing mildly increased size over last few months.
Patient Data
Age: 40 years
Gender: Male
From the case:
Second branchial cleft cyst
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Left lateral neck cystic lesion located posterior to the angle of the mandible and lateral to the carotid vessels.
From the case:
Second branchial cleft cyst
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Cystic lesion at the left lateral neck with fine internal septations
Case Discussion
Second branchial cleft cysts are the most common branchial cleft anomalies. The characteristic location is at the angle of the mandible. Although congenital pathology, the presentation is usually during adulthood with neck swelling. Pain may be the presentation when infected.
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