To my knowledge, this is the first probable second branchial cleft cyst we have found. However, it is possible there have been others that we did not recognize at the time.

Congenital lesions account for more than half of excised cervical masses in children; 20% of them are branchial cleft anomalies, including cysts, sinuses and fistulas. 1 Second branchial cleft lesions ...

A branchial cyst, a.k.a. a branchial cleft cyst, is a small, fluid-filled sac that an look like a lump under the skin on the side of your neck, according to the Cleveland Clinic.

The cyst can also become infected and form an abscess, or a painful, puss-filled pocket. Once branchial cysts begin growing, doctors will advise immediate removal to prevent further infection.

A branchial cyst, also known as a branchial cleft cyst or cleft sinus, is a congenital lump that forms in the neck or collarbone area. Doctors say even though it may be present at birth, the cyst ...

A right fourth branchial cleft cyst was suspected and a hypopharyngoscopy, under general anesthesia, was performed to evacuate the collection. The posterior pharyngeal wall was punctured and a ...

According to the Cleveland Clinic, it's unknown how common branchial cleft cysts (ones found on the side of the neck) are. "That's because not all branchial cleft cysts cause problems.