Second branchial cleft anomaly

MONDO:0007233

A congenital defect in the neck that occurs during early embryonic development. It is caused by developmental abnormalities of the pharyngeal arches and results in the development of a cyst or a fissure in the side of the neck.

Also known as: branchial cleft, branchial cleft remnant, second branchial cleft cyst, second branchial cleft fistula, branchial cleft anomalies, branchial cysts

1 clinical trial for this condition and its sub-types, 1 tagged with Second branchial cleft anomaly itself.

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↑ Hereditary otorhinolaryngologic disease (102) ↑ Cysts and fistulae of the face and oral cavity (3)

Including sub-types (1) Tagged with Second branchial cleft anomaly (1)

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Ultrasound, CT, and MRI put to the test for identifying childhood neck lumps

Diagnosis Ongoing

This study investigates how well different imaging methods—ultrasound, CT, and MRI—can identify the cause of neck swellings in children. Researchers will compare imaging results with the final diagnosis from biopsy, lab tests, or follow-up. The goal is to see if imaging can relia…

Sponsor: Sohag University • Aim: Diagnosis

Last updated Aug 01, 2026 00:00 UTC

Second branchial cleft anomaly

Where it sits in the disease tree

Ultrasound, CT, and MRI put to the test for identifying childhood neck lumps