Neck Mass Due to Branchial Cleft Cyst

Branchial cleft cysts are congenital neck masses that develop in the side of the neck due to a developmental error of the branchial cleft. Branchial clefts are normal embryonic structures that should be absent once a fetus has fully developed.

If persistent, they usually appear during childhood, but can also present well into adulthood, typically with an upper respiratory infection.

These cysts typically occur somewhere along the anterior border of the sternocleidomastoid muscle, between the ear and collarbone, in close association with the carotid artery. They can be classified into 4 different types as shown in this video.

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[zumruttaskran]

I am 32 years old I have a baby and learned that 3rd branchial cleft cust yesterday. I dont know what Im gonna do :( so sad and anxious

[cindytopico]

Plenty of sunlight and eat natural food. No process food and bless the Lord God Jesus. Amen

[getyedesalegn]

I am 50 years old man & I have right latera cystic once I try to remove but now swell
again how shall I do?

[Tokax]

I have this rn and my surgery is tomorrow brah