A New Case of a Branchial Cyst of the Parapharyngeal Space
Articles > Article · 2001
Authors: Cem Bilgen, Mehmet Fatih ÖĞÜT, Feridun Çeltiklioglu
Ear, Nose & Throat Journal, International, Scopus, 2001, vol 80, pp 384-389
DOI: 10.1177/014556130108000608
Summary
Branchial cysts in the parapharyngeal space are rare. Until now, only 23 such cases have been reported in the literature. In this article, we report a new case in a 65-year-old man. Information gained from the clinical examination, fiberoscopy, and computed tomography revealed that the cyst was obstructing the oropharynx and filling the parapharyngeal and retropharyngeal spaces on the right. The mass was excised via a transcervical approach without any complications. We also review the literature on this condition.