Presentation
Left neck painful swelling
Patient Data
Age: 20 years
Gender: Male
From the case:
Second branchial cleft cyst - type II
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Cystic lesion with enhanced wall is seen at the left retro-mandibular space which is abutting internal carotid artery and compressing the internal jugular vein.
Case Discussion
The findings are consistent with infected 2nd branchial cleft cyst ( type - II ) which is the most common type of this branchial anomaly.
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