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ArticleInternational journal of surgery case reports2024

Huge second branchial cleft cyst: A case report.

Malika El Omri, Maroua Naouar, Mouna Bellakhddher, Emna Bergaoui, Wassim Kermani, Mohamed Abdelkefi

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Malika El OmriDepartment of Ear, Nose, Throat and Head and Neck Surgery, Farhat Hached University Hospital, Sousse, Tunisia.
Maroua NaouarDepartment of Ear, Nose, Throat and Head and Neck Surgery, Farhat Hached University Hospital, Sousse, Tunisia. Electronic address: naouar.maroua@gmail.com.
Mouna BellakhddherDepartment of Ear, Nose, Throat and Head and Neck Surgery, Farhat Hached University Hospital, Sousse, Tunisia.
Emna BergaouiDepartment of Ear, Nose, Throat and Head and Neck Surgery, Farhat Hached University Hospital, Sousse, Tunisia.
Wassim KermaniDepartment of Ear, Nose, Throat and Head and Neck Surgery, Farhat Hached University Hospital, Sousse, Tunisia.
Mohamed AbdelkefiDepartment of Ear, Nose, Throat and Head and Neck Surgery, Farhat Hached University Hospital, Sousse, Tunisia.
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Abstract

introduction and importanceSecond branchial cysts are benign dysembryological cystic tumors that develop in the antero-lateral part of the neck. They represent 2 % of laterocervical tumors of the neck and are usually diagnosed before adulthood. The cysts can increase in size and cause multiple complications. Ultrasound and MRI (Magnetic Resonance Imaging) confirm their cystic nature. Treatment consists of surgical excision. CASE PRESENTATION: We report the case of a 31-year-old woman who presented with a left laterocervical swelling measuring 8 cm, which had been present for 18 months without any other associated symptoms. An exploratory cervicotomy was performed, and the histological diagnosis was a second branchial cleft cyst without signs of malignancy. CLINICAL DISCUSSION: The definitive diagnosis of a second branchial cleft cyst is confirmed by anatomopathological examination. Therapeutic management is always surgical and should be performed as early as possible to limit the risk of complications.

conclusionSecond branchial cleft cysts are relatively uncommon malformations. Diagnosis is suspected based on physical examination, guided by imaging data, and confirmed by anatomopathological examination. Treatment is surgical, with complete removal of the cyst being necessary to prevent recurrence.

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Branchial apparatusCase reportCervicotomyMRISecond branchial cleft cyst

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