title: [Cyst in the second branchial cleft: review of 3 cases].
abstract: Three cases of cysts arising from the second branchial cleft are described. They were completely removed. Histopathological examination revealed that cysts were lined with columnar (respiratory type) epithelium. The authors take this opportunity to review the underlying pathogenic mechanism, the clinical manifestations and therapeutic procedures.
authors.affiliation: Servicio de Cirugía General, Hospital Central de la Cruz Roja, Madrid.
authors.forename: J J
authors.initials: JJ
authors.lastname: Carvajal Balaguera
authors.forename: R
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Mallagray Martínez
authors.forename: A
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Dancausa Monge
authors.forename: A
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Cuevas Ibáñez
authors.forename: S
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Mallagray Casas
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D001934:Branchial Region / Q000601:surgery*; D001935:Branchioma / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000601:surgery*; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D005260:Female; D005402:Fistula / Q000175:diagnosis; D006258:Head and Neck Neoplasms / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008334:Mandible / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D016343:Monitoring, Intraoperative; D009333:Neck / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D011859:Radiography
vernacular_title: Quiste del segundo arco branquial: a propósito de tres casos.