Cysts and Glands of the Head and Neck Region

Kurzfassung: Cysts and Glands Different cysts and cystic structures exist in the head-and-neck region. They can be congenital or acquired. Congenital cysts include lateral and median neck-cysts. Additionally, cystic structures like ranulas may occur. Lymphangiomas – developing in the fetus – may also simulate cystic malformations. Inflammatory and tumorous cysts are in the group of acquired cystic structures and can be differentiated from each other. Inflammatory cystic structures include abscesses and postinflammatory cysts such as retention cysts. These should be differentiated from tumorous cystic structures,…