Branchial Cleft Cyst
A branchial cleft cyst is a congenital-type formation that usually appears in the neck, arising from embryonic developmental structures that did not close completely. It is usually noticed as a soft lump on one side of the neck.
Common presentations: A painless bulge in the neck that may grow over time or become inflamed if it gets infected.
When to see a doctor? An evaluation is advisable when a persistent lump is felt in the neck, especially in children or adolescents.
Which specialist treats it? In the pediatric age group, the pediatric surgeon and the pediatrician are the ones who study this formation. If you detect a bulge that does not go away, discussing it with one of these professionals helps determine its nature.
Data on 14 doctors who treat branchial cleft cyst
Specialties that treat branchial cleft cyst
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Doctors specialized in branchial cleft cyst
Dr. Edgar Bustos Córdova
Dra. Margarita Raya Rivera Atlántida
Dr. Alberto Fregoso Ojeda
Dr. Irving Partida Justo
Dr. Rodolfo Rivas Ruiz
Dr. Sergio Miguel Gomez Dorantes
Dr. Carlos Alcantara Noguez
Dr. Jose Alejandro Ruiz Montañez
Dr. Mercado Filomena Vizcaino
Dra. Olga Eugenia Martínez Garza
Dr. Jose Luis Balanzar Serna
Dr. Jose Luis Balanzar Serna
Dr. Alfonso Corona Tellez
Dr. Alfonso Corona Tellez
Dr. Rodriguez Francisco Herrera
Dr. Román Pineda Abarca
Dr. Escandon Hector Calles
Dr. Roberto Moreno Paez
Dr. Francisco Alvarado Alemán
Dr. Jesús Isidro Pinzón Sánchez
Frequently asked questions
What is branchial cleft cyst?
A branchial cleft cyst is a congenital-type formation that usually appears in the neck, arising from embryonic developmental structures that did not close completely. It is usually noticed as a soft lump on one side of the neck.
Which doctor treats branchial cleft cyst?
Branchial Cleft Cyst is usually treated by specialists in pediatrician, pediatric surgeon.