Thymic cyst: a fourth branchial cleft anomaly.
case_report · Level V
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- Also identified by DOI 10.1002/lary.20720.
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Abstract
We report a unique case of a fourth branchial cleft cyst found within the thymus of an adult patient. In the literature to date, there have been no reports of such a finding in the adult population. These anomalies can often cause recurrent acute suppurative thyroiditis or recurrent deep neck abscesses. Delay in recognizing the underlying etiology can lead to significant complications.
Medical subject headings
- Branchial Region
- Mediastinal Cyst