Nasopharyngeal cyst of branchiogenic origin: report of a case and review of the literature

Ear Nose Throat J. 2000 Sep;79(9):722-4, 726, 730-1.

Abstract

To date, only 22 cases of nasopharyngeal cyst of branchiogenic origin have been reported in the literature. In this article, we report a new case in a 35-year-old woman. We also present a review of the literature and a discussion of the sites of origin, histopathology, and treatment modalities.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Branchioma* / complications
  • Branchioma* / diagnosis
  • Branchioma* / surgery
  • Deafness / etiology
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Nasopharyngeal Neoplasms* / complications
  • Nasopharyngeal Neoplasms* / diagnosis
  • Nasopharyngeal Neoplasms* / surgery
  • Treatment Outcome