Question 1

are there any other options than surgery for a branchial cleft cyst?

Accepted Answer

No.: The appropriate treatment for a branchial cleft cyst or sinus is an operation to remove it. After consideration of all factors, the recommendation is that you have an operation to remove the branchial cleft cyst. Check this http://www.Thehutchinsonclinic.Co.Uk/pdf/pg083.Pdf.

Question 2

2nd opinion for spinal accessory nerve damage had surgery in jan.to remove a branchial cleft cyst  and have damage to spinal nerve, had nerve test done and was told physical therapy and see what happens after 3 months. should i get a second opinion or wha

Accepted Answer

The : The spinal accessory nerve, also known as "cranial nerve xi" (xi meaning "eleven") is a nerve in the region of the neck that moves two important muscles:  the trapezius and the sternocleidomastoid.  The trapezius is the muscle that (among other things) shrugs the shoulder. The sternocleidomastoid is a muscle that (among other things) tilts the head.  These are important functions, and damage to the nerve can be significant depending on other circumstances.

While most peripheral nerve injuries do get better, especially with physical therapy, some do not.  Even if recovery is incomplete, there may be no reduced ability to perform routine activities.  Loss of ability is a concept that is relative:  a graphic artist might have different demands for those muscles than a circus performer, for example.

The decision to get a second opinion is often based on the severity of problems, the complexity of problems, or the degree of trust in the competency of the physician or surgeon who offered the first opinion.  Most doctors welcome the decision of a patient to get a second opinion, particularly if the stakes are high.

Question 3

i am scheduled to have a branchial cleft cyst removed from my neck and i just found out that i am pregnant.  can i still have the surgery?

Accepted Answer

Possibly: Let your surgeon know that you are pregnant as well as all other members of your healthcare team including your ob/gyn. If its an elective surgery, they may recommend delaying it.

Question 4

branchial cleft cyst how common?

Accepted Answer

Not sure: Exact incidence is still unknown; however it is a common cause of congenital neck masses. No ethnic preferences for branchial cysts are reported. Clusters of cases can be found in families. No sexual predilection for branchial cysts are recognized. Branchial cleft cysts are congenital in nature, but they may not be noticed until later in life, usually by adulthood.

Question 5

do you have any experience dealing with branchial cleft anomalies? i am 28 years old; at 15 and 16 years of age i had surgeries to remove branchial cleft sinuses (although i also remember being told they were "preauricular sinuses) that had become infecte

Accepted Answer

Branchial cleft cyst: Sounds like you had BCC type I (there are 4 types). Did you have an actual excision by an ENT or just incision and drainage? This type of cyst often involves the parotid gland and actual excision often involves a superficial OR total parotidectomy. I am not clear what your question is. Try to get your medical records related to that surgery and consult an ENT if you are having problems.

Question 6

i just found out i have a brochial cleft cyst on my neck and i was wondering, does every case need surgery for removal or can it just go away?

Accepted Answer

Depends: They are congenital ( you are born with ) , smaller malformation will not give  any trouble , most of the time they drain out give infections to the sinus tract  and have very  low incidence of malignant transformation  Speak to your doctor. Removal is low risk surgical procedure .

Question 7

do you have any suggestions on how i can get a brain mri for free? only went for one mri after rathke cleft cyst surgery. can't afford another mri.

Accepted Answer

Touqh question: Short of going to a public health clinic and if deemed appropriate and your financial status supports your being seen in such a clinic, probably hard to arrange.  However, if your physician deems you need such a test, many physician owned facilities will arrange to do such a test at a reduced cost and sometimes at cost.  Asking honest qeustions of such places is t he best way to figure this out.

Question 8

my husband is 36 years old n is diagnosed with branchial cyst - sinus with superadded inflammation. what is the treatment for this?

Accepted Answer

Let me explain: Infected branchial cleft cysts or sinuses require antibiotic treatment. If there are persistent problems with drainage or infection, any cysts should be surgically removed.

Source: http://www.Umm.Edu/ency/article/001396trt.Htm#ixzz2lqyw1vd8.

Question 9

hi, i have a lump on the side of my neck, in the centre. it moves around abit and its painful. my sister has previously had a branchial cyst.

Accepted Answer

Bronchial cleft cyst: These are benign and congenital (you are born with it). If it's painful follow up with your doctor to make sure it's not infected or not something else.

Question 10

difference bw branchial cyst and carotid body tumor and anuresym of carotid ?

Accepted Answer

Neck masses: These are three distinct causes of a neck mass. You'll get some more imaging studies that will distinguish them. Branchial cleft cysts are very common and usually a non-problem. Carotid body tumors are very rare but need to be ruled out. Carotid aneurysms are strongly pulsatile. Stay involved with your diagnosis and best wishes.

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Are there any other options than surgery for a branchial cleft cyst?

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2nd opinion for spinal accessory nerve damage had surgery in jan.to remove a branchial cleft cyst and have damage to spinal nerve, had nerve test done and was told physical therapy and see what happens after 3 months. should i get a second opinion or wha

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I am scheduled to have a branchial cleft cyst removed from my neck and i just found out that i am pregnant. can i still have the surgery?

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Branchial cleft cyst how common?

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Do you have any experience dealing with branchial cleft anomalies? i am 28 years old; at 15 and 16 years of age i had surgeries to remove branchial cleft sinuses (although i also remember being told they were "preauricular sinuses) that had become infecte

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I just found out i have a brochial cleft cyst on my neck and i was wondering, does every case need surgery for removal or can it just go away?

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Do you have any suggestions on how i can get a brain mri for free? only went for one mri after rathke cleft cyst surgery. can't afford another mri.

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My husband is 36 years old n is diagnosed with branchial cyst - sinus with superadded inflammation. what is the treatment for this?

A member asked:

Hi, i have a lump on the side of my neck, in the centre. it moves around abit and its painful. my sister has previously had a branchial cyst.

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Difference bw branchial cyst and carotid body tumor and anuresym of carotid ?

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