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Second branchial cleft cyst causing internal jugular vein thrombosis - A case report
Rijuneeta1, Pradipta K Parida, Ashok K Gupta
1Department of Otorhinolaryngology and Head-Neck Surgery, Postgraduate Institute Medical Education and Research, Chandigarh, India.
Summary
This case report details a rare complication of branchial cleft cysts: internal jugular vein thrombosis. Early antibiotic treatment followed by surgical excision and vein ligation proved effective.
Area of Science:
- Medicine
- Surgery
- Vascular Surgery
Background:
- Branchial cleft cysts, or lateral cervical cysts, typically present in the neck.
- These cysts are prone to recurrent infections, pain, and enlargement.
- Vascular complications secondary to branchial cyst infections are exceptionally rare.
Purpose of the Study:
- To report the first documented case of internal jugular vein thrombosis secondary to a branchial cleft cyst.
- To highlight a rare but serious complication of a common congenital anomaly.
Main Methods:
- A case study of a 54-year-old male patient.
- Initial management with antibiotics.
- Surgical intervention including cyst excision and internal jugular vein ligation.
Main Results:
- The patient presented with symptoms attributed to a branchial cleft cyst.
- Internal jugular vein thrombosis was identified as a complication.
- Successful treatment achieved through antibiotics, cyst excision, and vein ligation without complications.
Conclusions:
- Internal jugular vein thrombosis is an extremely rare complication of branchial cleft cysts.
- A multidisciplinary approach involving antibiotics and surgical intervention is effective for managing this rare complication.
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