A TYPICAL BRANCHIAL CYST
Abstract
Abstract : Branchial cleft anomalies are congenital
developmental defects that typically present as soft , fluctuant
mass or fistulous tract. However it can also present in some
atypical form which leads to a diagnostic dilemma if failed to
diagnose can lead to serious complications. We report a case
of an infected Branchial cyst that progressed led to stridor in a
41 yrs male patient. We have excised the cyst . We have
discussed its radiological histological features. Keyword :
''Atypical'', ''Branchial'', ''Cyst'', ''Stridor'',
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