Abstract

Branchial cleft anomalies are not so rare congenital anomalies of neckpresenting as swelling (cyst/abscess), fistula or discharging sinuses. They arise due tomal development of the branchial arches.The most common ions are the second branchialcleft abnormalities. Here is a case report of the clinical presentation of the First branchialcleft cyst along with the relevant anatomy, diagnosis, management and outcome.

Keywords: Branchial cyst; External auditory canal; Blind sac