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[mjl1717]

can someone describe the location of a branchial cleft cyst with its signs compared to other most likely tumors in this differential diagnosis. Is it anterior or posterior to the SCM. And which cleft is involved? Thank you in advance.

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[trudub]

can someone describe the location of a branchial cleft cyst with its signs compared to other most likely tumors in this differential diagnosis. Is it anterior or posterior to the SCM. And which cleft is involved? Thank you in advance.

Anterior to the SCM. Probably arch 2 or 3. Arch 2 is by far the most common.

 

[Droopy Snoopy]

A key test question phrase to look for is "moves when swallowing".

 

[mjl1717]

thank you very, very much and thanks for the speed. Just out of curiosity what is most likely in the differential diagnosis.

 

[mjl1717]

1)throglossal duct cyst
2)dermoid cyst
3)Submental abscess
4)lymphadenopathy
5)thyroid gland

 

[glorytaker]

Remember, thyroglossal duct cysts are medial and branchial cleft cysts are lateral.