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Diagnostic and Operative Challenges in a Type I First Branchial Cleft Cyst: A Case Report
Muhammad Sallehin Zulkaflay1, Linda Lim Pei Fang2, Yong Doh Jeing2
1Department of Otorhinolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur, MYS.
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|January 19, 2023
Summary
First branchial cleft cyst (FBCC) is a rare congenital head and neck anomaly. Early diagnosis and surgical excision are key for managing this challenging condition, often presenting as a preauricular mass.
Area of Science:
- Otolaryngology
- Pediatric Surgery
- Congenital Head and Neck Anomalies
Background:
- First branchial cleft cyst (FBCC) represents a rare congenital anomaly in the head and neck region.
- FBCC poses a diagnostic challenge, often overlooked in the differential diagnosis of lateral neck swellings.

