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Branchial cleft cyst in parapharyngeal space is a very rare occurrence. Only 0.5% of all head and neck tumours constitute parapharyngeal space tumours. It is mainly congenital but can be seen at a later age following infection. MRI is the gold standard for diagnosis. This is a case report of a 19-year-old with right sided neck swelling without any significant history. It has been excised by transcervical approach.
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Deka, A., Das, S., Sarma, N. et al. Unusual Branchial Cleft Cyst at Parapharyngeal Space: Case Report and a Review of Literature. Indian J Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg 75, 4047–4049 (2023). https://doi.org/10.1007/s12070-023-04027-2
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