Second branchial cyst with mediastinal extension

Case contributed by Rajarajan
Diagnosis probable

Presentation

Swelling in the left side of neck

Patient Data

Age: 8 years
Gender: Male

A well defined fluid density lesion seen of the left side of the neck. It is T2 hyperintense, not suppressed on fat-saturated images and is relatively isointense to hyperintense on T1. The lesion is seen at the carotid bifurcation level. There is relatively T2 hyperintense communication extending inferiorly towards the mediastinum.  

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