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I have a brachial cleft cyst that has leaked fluid for about 2 years. it hasnt drained in weeks and is now uncomfortable. is this bad?

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Dr. James Ferguson answered

Maybe: If you have this it is a problem waiting to go bad. I would seek out a head & neck surgeon (ENT) to schedule an elective exploration & take down of the cleft & its connections. At any time it could trigger an infection in your neck that would need an emergency procedure. The best results come when it is not inflamed.

Answered 2/10/2019

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A member asked:

I have a brachial cleft cyst that has leaked fluid for about 2 years. it hasnt drained in weeks and is now uncomfortable. is this bad?

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