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KMID : 0390220100210010123
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Journal of Clinical Otolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery
2010 Volume.21 No. 1 p.123 ~ p.126
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A Second Branchial Cleft Cyst of Palatine Tonsil
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Heo Chul-Young
Kim Beom-Gyu
Kim Yong-Bok
Park Il-Seok
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Abstract
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account for 90% of all branchial anomalies, and cysts are more common than sinuses and fistulas. Branchial cysts frequently occur close to the anterior border of sternocleidomastoid muscle. However, their development in oropharynx is relatively rare. We experienced a case of branchial cyst in palatine tonsil presenting with throat discomfort and hemorrhage after vomiting. Histological examination revealed that the mass is filled with lymphoid aggregation, lined with squamous epithelium, which was a distinctive feature of branchial cleft cyst. The cyst was assumed to arise from a second branchial arch based on anatomic location. We made a report of a branchial cleft cyst within a palatine tonsil with a review of literature.
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KEYWORD
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Branchial cleft cyst, Palatine tonsil
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