Branchial Cleft Cysts

Branchial cleft sinus

This is a defect in the neck present at birth, but sometimes may go unrecognized until adolescence.

Pits, lumps, or tissue tags on one side of the neck Sometimes, fluid drains from a pit on the neck

It occurs when tissues in the neck area fail to develop properly during the embryonic stage.

Visual inspection by physician Testing is usually not necessary

It usually requires no treatment. Antibiotics for infected branchial cleft Total excision for persistent problems

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