Unusual Presentation of Branchial Cyst Cleft: A Case Report.

Dr Trilok Chand Guleria; Dr. Disha Sharma; Dr. Harjitpal Singh; Dr. Bharti Ranot

Volume : IX, Issue : VIII, August - 2019

Unusual Presentation of Branchial Cyst Cleft: A Case Report.

Dr Trilok Chand Guleria, Dr. Disha Sharma, Dr. Harjitpal Singh, Dr. Bharti Ranot

Abstract :

Branchial cyst is commonly seen in children and young adults as painless solitary mass located at the upper and anterior third of sternocleidomastoid muscle. Unusual locations like oral cavity , mediastinum have been reported. Mean age of presentation is third decade . We present a case of 62 years old male with pain and swelling neck and oral cavity for two months. Ultrasonography and computed tomography showed a cystic swelling in the neck ,extending upto sublingual and submandibular region . The aim of our presentation is to highlight the rarity of disease and unusual presentation at the seventh decade of life.