An unusual presentation of branchial cyst mimicking carotid body tumor
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https://doi.org/10.18203/2349-2902.isj20174540Keywords:
Branchial cyst, Carotid body tumor, Hypoglossal nerveAbstract
Branchial cleft anomalies are a common cause of lateral neck masses and may present with infection, cyst enlargement or fistulae. Abscesses and necrotic adenopathy can also be difficult to distinguish from a branchial cyst, particularly if it has previously been infected. Here we report an unusual presentation, a case of a branchial cleft cyst in a 19-year old girl completely encasing the carotid bifurcation and encircling the hypoglossal nerve mimicking a carotid body tumour
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