Cervical lymphoepithelial cyst: Case report and literature review

Cervical lymphoepithelial cyst: Case report and literature review

INTRODUCTIONThe cervical lymphoepithelial or branchial cleft cyst are benign dysembryologic cystic tumors developing in the anterolateral region of the neck. They are relatively uncommon anomalies.The aims of this study are to analyze the anatomoclinical features and to discuss the modalities of car...

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Published in:Annals of medicine and surgery (2012) Vol. 61; pp. 185 - 187
Main Authors: Najib, Zouhair, Berrada, Omar, Lahjaouj, Meryem, Oukessou, Youssef, Rouadi, Sami, Abada, Reda Allah, Roubal, Mohamed, Mahtar, Mohamed
Format: Report
Language:English
Published: 01-01-2021
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Summary:INTRODUCTIONThe cervical lymphoepithelial or branchial cleft cyst are benign dysembryologic cystic tumors developing in the anterolateral region of the neck. They are relatively uncommon anomalies.The aims of this study are to analyze the anatomoclinical features and to discuss the modalities of care for the management of this disease.PRESENTATION OF CASEWe report a case of a 70 years-old woman who was admitted to our department with a complaint of painless mass in the right supraclavicular region. Clinical examination and radiological investigations found a mass compatible with cervical cyst. Treatment consisted of the complete resection of the cyst. histopathological examination found a Cervical lymphoepithelial cyst.CONCLUSIONThe cervical lymphoepithelial can be easily misdiagnosed. It is imperative that clinicians make an accurate diagnosis for appropriate treatment (that is, surgical excision).
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ISSN:2049-0801
2049-0801
DOI:10.1016/j.amsu.2020.12.041