ReviewThe Journal of laryngology and otology2023
Branchial cleft cyst and branchial cleft cyst carcinoma, or cystic lymph node and cystic nodal metastasis?
Review in The Journal of laryngology and otology, 2023. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 6 papers.
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6 citing papers in PubMed, 13 citations in OpenAlex.
- [Case of concurrent second branchial cleft cyst and diffuse large B-cell lymphoma].Hua xi kou qiang yi xue za zhi = Huaxi kouqiang yixue zazhi = West China journal of stomatology · 2026Article
- Branchial Cleft Cyst Carcinoma Remains Grossly Over Diagnosed: A Large Database Analysis.The Laryngoscope · 2026Article
- CT and MRI imaging of mass in the carotid space: a pictorial review.Quantitative imaging in medicine and surgery · 2025Review
- An unanticipated case report of squamous cell carcinoma arising from a submandibular branchial cleft cyst.Annals of medicine and surgery (2012) · 2025Article
- Lymphoepithelial Cyst in the Elderly Neck: A Diagnostic Conundrum.Indian journal of otolaryngology and head and neck surgery : official publication of the Association of Otolaryngologists of India · 2025Article
- A rare case of a branchial cyst with calcification: A case report.Experimental and therapeutic medicine · 2023Article
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Abstract
backgroundLateral cervical cysts are usually considered as of branchial cleft origin, despite many studies showing that branchial cysts do not arise from the remnants of the branchial apparatus. In the same way, some authors still consider that a true clinicopathological entity such as 'branchial cleft cyst carcinoma' could exist, at least in theory. Despite insufficient evidence in support of the branchial theory, a number of publications continue to emphasise this concept.
methodsA literature review of articles in Medline and PubMed databases was carried out to retrieve papers relevant to the topic. RESULTS AND
conclusionThe evidence from lateral cervical cyst studies and knowledge about cystic metastasis of Waldeyer's ring could be applicable for both diagnoses. Terms such as 'branchial cleft cyst' and 'branchial cleft cyst carcinoma' are confusing and misleading, and it is questionable as to whether their usage is still tenable.
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