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Asian Journal of Surgery Mar 2023
Topics: Humans; Thyroid Neoplasms; Branchioma
PubMed: 36117065
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European Annals of Otorhinolaryngology,... Sep 2017
Topics: Branchioma; Female; Humans; Magnetic Resonance Imaging; Middle Aged; Parotid Gland
PubMed: 28395960
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Atlas of the Oral and Maxillofacial... Mar 2015
Review
Topics: Biopsy; Branchioma; Child; Head and Neck Neoplasms; Humans; Infections; Medical History Taking; Neck; Physical Examination; Thyroglossal Cyst
PubMed: 25707561
DOI: 10.1016/j.cxom.2014.10.002 -
Archives of Dermatology Dec 1971
Topics: Adolescent; Adult; Branchioma; Child; Child, Preschool; Congenital Abnormalities; Ear Deformities, Acquired; Ear, External; Face; Facial Dermatoses; Female; Humans; Infant; Infant, Newborn; Male; Neck; Pharynx; Sweat Glands
PubMed: 5131708
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Klinicka Onkologie : Casopis Ceske a... 2018Primary branchiogenic carcinoma (BC) is an exceptional diagnostic entity. In most cases, suspicion of BC is confirmed to be a cystic lymph node metastasis of an occult...
BACKGROUND
Primary branchiogenic carcinoma (BC) is an exceptional diagnostic entity. In most cases, suspicion of BC is confirmed to be a cystic lymph node metastasis of an occult primary tumor. Martin and Khafif therefore established diagnostic criteria, emphasizing above all the importance of a histologically assessed transformation of cystic lining epithelium into an invasive squamous cell carcinoma in one pathological lesion after the exclusion of a primary tumor.
CASE REPORT
We present a case report of an 80-year-old patient who presented for a follow-up for an 8-year history of a benign lateral cervical cyst, which was not surgically treated due to the patients high risk of complications from general anesthesia. In spite of the risk, the surgery was performed after a sudden clinical progression, and surprisingly, post-operative histology revealed BC. Conslusion: BC is a very rare entity, strictly defined by Martins and Khafifs criteria. Recently, BCs have been presented in the literature only as unique case reports responding as in our patient to the above mentioned criteria, with particular emphasis on the histological aspect, imaging the cystic lining epithelium transforming into an invasive squamous cell carcinoma in one pathological lesion and a long history without evidence of primary tumor. Key words: branchiogenic carcinoma - lateral branchial neck cyst - occult carcinoma - metastasis of unknown primary origin.
Topics: Aged, 80 and over; Branchioma; Head and Neck Neoplasms; Humans; Male; Tomography, X-Ray Computed
PubMed: 30541314
DOI: 10.14735/amko2018296 -
Zhonghua Yi Xue Za Zhi = Chinese... Mar 1988
Topics: Adolescent; Adult; Aged; Branchioma; Child; Child, Preschool; Female; Head and Neck Neoplasms; Humans; Infant; Infant, Newborn; Male; Middle Aged; Prognosis
PubMed: 3179811
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Polski Merkuriusz Lekarski : Organ... May 2012Brachial cleft cyst is a congenital anomaly arising from persistent elements of branchial apparatus. It may assume the form of cyst, sinus or fistula and constitutes 30%... (Review)
Review
Brachial cleft cyst is a congenital anomaly arising from persistent elements of branchial apparatus. It may assume the form of cyst, sinus or fistula and constitutes 30% of all congenital anomalies of the neck region. Brachial cleft cyst is usually recognized in patients before the 5th year of age, but it may appear in patients between 20 and 40, when it enlarges owing to infection. It reveals then as a smooth, resilient tumor in lateral region of the neck. Ultrasonography, computerized tomography and magnetic resonance may be used to evaluate and differentiate these lesions as well as to reveal the presence of fistula, which is important to plan the proper surgical treatment. The only effective treatment is total surgical excision. The lack of treatment puts a patient at risk of infections, while incomplete removal might result in recurrence.
Topics: Adult; Age of Onset; Branchioma; Child, Preschool; Head and Neck Neoplasms; Humans; Neoplasm Recurrence, Local; Young Adult
PubMed: 22779344
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Radiologic Clinics of North America Mar 1989This article describes the clinical and imaging roles of MR with respect to the following: neck masses of known or uncertain etiology; staging of cervical metastatic... (Review)
Review
This article describes the clinical and imaging roles of MR with respect to the following: neck masses of known or uncertain etiology; staging of cervical metastatic disease; thyroid and parathyroid; and evaluation of the thoracic inlet. Pertinent normal anatomy is highlighted when appropriate.
Topics: Branchioma; Diagnosis, Differential; Head and Neck Neoplasms; Humans; Inflammation; Lymphatic Diseases; Lymphatic Metastasis; Magnetic Resonance Imaging; Neck; Parathyroid Glands; Thyroid Gland; Vascular Diseases
PubMed: 2645610
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Romanian Journal of Morphology and... 2022Congenital branchial fistulas and cysts are an interesting subject in cervical pathology. There are congenital malformations with late expression in young adults that... (Review)
Review
Congenital branchial fistulas and cysts are an interesting subject in cervical pathology. There are congenital malformations with late expression in young adults that require correct diagnosis and appropriate treatment. We review essential notions of cervical embryology to understand the mechanism of occurrence of these malformations and their clinical expression. The most common cases present vestiges from the second branchial arch, with the appearance of a cystic tumor or a fistulous orifice on the anterior edge of the sternocleidomastoid muscle, at the level of the hyoid bone. Performant imagery is mandatory for appropriate diagnosis, so we recommend a cervical computed tomography (CT) scan or cervical magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) to evaluate the relations with great vessels of the neck or other lesions. The treatment implies complete surgical excision because otherwise there is a high risk of recurrence of the lesion. The differential diagnosis includes cystic lymphangioma, dermoid cyst, tuberculous adenopathy, cystic hygroma, lateral cervical cystic metastases. Histological examination is mandatory for a definite diagnosis. Also, there is a small percentage of malignancy of these malformations, but it is very important to check that all the histological diagnostic criteria for a primary branchiogenic carcinoma are accomplished. Therefore, although it is a benign cystic cervical pathology, the diagnosis and treatment must be made very accurately for a complete cure, and this review aims to summarize the current approach to branchial remnants of the neck.
Topics: Young Adult; Humans; Branchioma; Lymphangioma, Cystic; Tomography, X-Ray Computed; Magnetic Resonance Imaging; Pharyngeal Diseases; Diagnosis, Differential; Neck; Head and Neck Neoplasms
PubMed: 36588486
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Presse Medicale (Paris, France : 1983) Jan 2019Cervical congenital malformations are relatively common in children. They can also be found in adults. The embryological development of the cervical region is closely... (Review)
Review
Cervical congenital malformations are relatively common in children. They can also be found in adults. The embryological development of the cervical region is closely related to the branchial clefts. This must be a diagnosis made by elimination; a cervical tumor must evoke the diagnosis of cancer. A cutaneous fistula or a cervical tumor, chronic or recent appearance in an inflammatory context, are the clinical signs. The thyroglossal duct cysts and the second branchial clefts cysts are the most common causes of median and lateral cervical cysts, respectively. Imaging contributes greatly to the orientation and diagnostic evaluation of the extent of the lesions. Treatment is initially based on antibiotic therapy and then on complete surgical excision, away from an infectious episode, the sole guarantee for the absence of local recurrence.
Topics: Adult; Anti-Bacterial Agents; Branchioma; Combined Modality Therapy; Cutaneous Fistula; Head and Neck Neoplasms; Humans; Inflammation; Thyroglossal Cyst
PubMed: 30391270
DOI: 10.1016/j.lpm.2018.09.019