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Supraclavicular thoracic duct cyst.

Güçlü Kaan Beriat1, Sinan Kocatürk, Melek Demirdağ

  • 1Department of Otolaryngology, Medicine Faculty of Ufuk University, Ankara, Turkey. beriat4@gmail.com

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This case report details a rare thoracic duct cyst in the supraclavicular region. Surgical excision was successful, with no recurrence observed during a six-month follow-up period.

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Area of Science:

  • Thoracic surgery
  • Vascular anomalies
  • Surgical oncology

Background:

  • Thoracic duct cysts are rare masses in the supraclavicular region with unknown etiology.
  • This article focuses on a specific case and its management.

Observation:

  • A 35-year-old male presented with a growing left supraclavicular mass over six months.
  • Radiological evaluation and needle aspiration biopsy suggested a thoracic duct cyst.

Findings:

  • Surgical excision of the cyst was performed under general anesthesia.
  • Postoperative follow-up revealed no complications or recurrence for six months.

Implications:

  • This case contributes to understanding the clinical presentation and successful surgical management of rare thoracic duct cysts.
  • Highlights the importance of accurate diagnosis and timely intervention for these uncommon masses.