Branchial cyst. Close-up of the swelling resulting from a branchial cyst in the neck of a 30-year-old woman. Branchial disorders result from abnormal development of the branchial arches (ridges of tissue in the throat) in the embryo. A branchial cyst is a soft swelling,about 2 to 5 cm across,that appears in early adult life. The swelling contains a pus-like fluid rich in cholesterol. Treatment is by surgical removal. (See photo number M332/055 for the appearance of the neck three weeks after removal of the cyst.) | |
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Crédit: | Science Photo Library / Marazzi, Dr. P. |
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