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Indian Journal of Otolaryngology and Head & Neck Surgery
Published in: Indian Journal of Otolaryngology and Head & Neck Surgery 1/2011

01-07-2011 | Clinical Report

Type II First Branchial Cleft Cyst: A Case Report with Review of Literature

Authors: K. G. Somashekara, K. G. Sudarshan Babu, S. Lakshmi, V. Geethamani, R. G. Yashaswi, C. V. Srinivas

Published in: Indian Journal of Otolaryngology and Head & Neck Surgery | Special Issue 1/2011

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Abstract

We report a rare case of type II first branchial cleft cyst that presented as an intraparotid cyst. Rarity and varied presentations of the first branchial cleft cysts have led to frequent misdiagnosis. High index of suspicion is required. Complete excision is the main treatment.
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Metadata
Title
Type II First Branchial Cleft Cyst: A Case Report with Review of Literature
Authors
K. G. Somashekara
K. G. Sudarshan Babu
S. Lakshmi
V. Geethamani
R. G. Yashaswi
C. V. Srinivas
Publication date
01-07-2011
Publisher
Springer-Verlag
Published in
Indian Journal of Otolaryngology and Head & Neck Surgery / Issue Special Issue 1/2011
Print ISSN: 2231-3796
Electronic ISSN: 0973-7707
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s12070-011-0203-0

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