[Cyst of the parapharyngeal space arising from the branchial arches].
OBJECTIVE
We describe a rare case of parapharyngeal space cyst arising from the branchial arches.


METHODS
We report the clinical and radiological (CT and MRI) findings. Surgical resection was performed via a transcervical approach.


CONCLUSIONS
Branchial cysts arising from the second pouch are the most common benign neck tumors. A parapharyngeal location (type IV in Proctor's classification) is very rare, and only 24 cases have been reported. Based on our observations in this case and a review of the literature, we discuss the differential diagnoses and treatment options.
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Service d'ORL et de Chirurgie Cervico-faciale, Hôpital Européen-Georges Pompidou, Université Paris V, Faculté Necker - Enfants Malades, 20 rue Leblanc, 75015 Paris.
Bozec
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Halimi
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Vildé
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Bonfils
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D000328:Adult; D001934:Branchial Region; D003560:Cysts / Q000473:pathology* / Q000601:surgery; D006801:Humans; D008279:Magnetic Resonance Imaging; D008297:Male; D019647:Oral Surgical Procedures / Q000379:methods; D010608:Pharyngeal Diseases / Q000473:pathology* / Q000601:surgery