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Mnemonic

Second Branchial Cleft Cyst Location

Mnemonic for the typical location of a second branchial cleft cyst.

Anatomy Head and Neck
Expansion

Along the SCM's front edge, second cleft hugs the muscle's ledge

Expansion

  • Origin - remnant of the second pharyngeal groove
  • Typical location - anterior border of sternocleidomastoid, upper to mid neck