Basically the title. I have a feeling that the terms are synonymous with each other but just in case I though I would ask in case they were any differences. Dont want to miss out just because of a stupid inter-changeable term.
8-month-old (M) baby; 28.5" tall; 21.5 pounds; breastfed / solids (no eating issues); currently finishing the last doses of clindamycin for infected cyst; previously had viral meningitis (enterovirus infection) at 2 weeks old but fully recovered; non-smoking household; has recently been diagnosed with a branchial cyst (cyst was infected before starting antibiotics) but is otherwise perfectly healthy and reaching all milestones
Good afternoon,
My 8-month-old son was recently diagnosed with a branchial cleft cyst on his collarbone (his left side). This is something I've had to read up on as I had never heard of this birth defect until his diagnosis. It sounds like it is only something that becomes a problem when it becomes infected during an illness, but that without removal, the cyst will keep returning. Correct? He also has the little fistula/dimple that can sometimes accompany that pouch(? Sinus?). I've always known that was there, but just always thought "oh, what a cute random dimple by his clavicle!". It's possible that it's been leaking fluid these past few months, but with how much this little baby drools, I'm not sure what has been drool and what has been possible drainage near his lower neck area. I try to keep the area as clean as possible.
He met with a pediatric surgeon last week to drain it as much as she could in her office. She suggests surgery to remove it altogether in 4-6 weeks. Between the in-office drainage and the antibiotics, the swelling has gone down quite a bit. She seems great; I trust her. :)
He has a follow-up with the surgeon tomorrow to assess the situation and come up with a plan of care.
Should I be concerned about a surgical procedure for removing the cyst on a baby of his age? Or does this sound like a pretty routine procedure? The surgeon feels that she can get at the cyst pretty easily due to it being lower on the neck.
Questions I plan on asking at the follow-up:
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Is he at a heightened risk of complications from surgery due to his age?
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He's walking already (started at 7 months). Will the surgery cause any nerve damage/mobility issues (temporarily or permanently)?
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pre-op and post-op care on our end
Any other questions that you suggest I bring up at the appointment tomorrow?
Thanks!
38/Male/History of cancer. Iβve recently learned that I have a 2nd Branchial Cleft Cyst on the left side of my neck. We did a CT scan two weeks ago and will repeat this Friday. Iβve been on antibiotics in the meanwhile in hopes that it will shrink. My question is how long does the surgery to remove it? How dangerous is the surgery? Do I stay awake during the procedure? How long is the recovery? Can I get back to work the same day (Desk job, currently teleworking)? Iβm trying to stay confident and positive, but itβs not easy. Iβm scared as well, Iβve gone through too many operations in my life, I wish that I didnβt have to go through another one. I appreciate your time and thank you for your responses in advance
Hello everyone,
I suffer from hidradenitis supprativa II and also from undiagnosed stomach pains. I have a high suspicion of UC or Crohn's and have been trying to get diagnosed for my whole life with no luck.
I've done a plethora of my own research and took many biology and medical courses in college to try and understand my own problems better.
From my own findings and research, I have developed the following theory:
Due to the nature of the epithelial tissue on the outside of the body being so similar to the epithelial tissue that lines the digestive tract, I believe that whatever issues affects my skin also affects my digestive system.
I believe that hidradenitis supprativa causes the skin to heal incorrectly and cause "tunneling" or the formation of sinus tracts in the body that can hold onto bacteria and cause cystic infections and dramatic inflammatory immune system responses, resulting in the painful skin flare-ups. I believe this same sinus tracts formation is happening in the epithelial lining of the digestive tract.
I also think that when the inner cystic sacs from these flare-ups are broken from trauma (think trying to pop a pimple and it pops on the inside instead of through the top layer of skin) then tunnels form beneath the skin, aggregating the disease.
I also suffer from a rare congenital defect called a branchial cleft cyst, where a small sinus track on my neck from remains open stemming from being an embryo and having fetal neck folds.
I have a theory that maybe these three conditions, hidradenitis, IBD disorders, and branchial cleft cycsts, might have some sort of correlation because I believe they all deal with improper healing/closing of sinus tracts.
I have not been able to find any documentation Linking branchial cleft cycsts to any other disorders, so I decided to make this poll and see if anyone else has experienced these three conditions together in hopes that more individuals can be diagnosed properly.
Maybe the presence of branchial cleft cycsts and hidradenitis can help diagnose people's stomach pains too?
Thanks for your participation!!
IMPORTANT NOTE: my branchial cleft cycst is not actually a cyst but just a hole in my neck that leaks clear mucus, they do not always present as a cyst but may just present as a sinus track much like HS tracks appear in remission state.
Tl;dr: I think hidradenitis supprativa branchial cleft cycsts and IBD issues may be related, but there is no research in this, so I'm reaching out
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*typo BRACHIAL
Ive searched for years on the internet to find someone like me. I have 24/7 numb hands, burning painful arms. I'm positive it's related to stretching my brachial plexus 10 years ago.
It's not from my neck technically, just outside my neck, collarbone, shoulders
Hello everyone,
I suffer from hidradenitis supprativa II and also from undiagnosed stomach pains. I have a high suspicion of UC or Crohn's and have been trying to get diagnosed for my whole life with no luck.
I've done a plethora of my own research and took many biology and medical courses in college to try and understand my own problems better.
From my own findings and research, I have developed the following theory:
Due to the nature of the epithelial tissue on the outside of the body being so similar to the epithelial tissue that lines the digestive tract, I believe that whatever issues affects my skin also affects my digestive system.
I believe that hidradenitis supprativa causes the skin to heal incorrectly and cause "tunneling" or the formation of sinus tracts in the body that can hold onto bacteria and cause cystic infections and dramatic inflammatory immune system responses, resulting in the painful skin flare-ups. I believe this same sinus tracts formation is happening in the epithelial lining of the digestive tract.
I also think that when the inner cystic sacs from these flare-ups are broken from trauma (think trying to pop a pimple and it pops on the inside instead of through the top layer of skin) then tunnels form beneath the skin, aggregating the disease.
I also suffer from a rare congenital defect called a branchial cleft cyst, where a small sinus track on my neck from remains open stemming from being an embryo and having fetal neck folds.
I have a theory that maybe these three conditions, hidradenitis, IBD disorders, and branchial cleft cycsts, might have some sort of correlation because I believe they all deal with improper healing/closing of sinus tracts.
I have not been able to find any documentation Linking branchial cleft cycsts to any other disorders, so I decided to make this poll and see if anyone else has experienced these three conditions together in hopes that more individuals can be diagnosed properly.
Maybe the presence of branchial cleft cycsts and hidradenitis can help diagnose people's stomach pains too?
Thanks for your participation!!
IMPORTANT NOTE: my branchial cleft cycst is not actually a cyst but just a hole in my neck that leaks clear mucus, they do not always present as a cyst but may just present as a sinus track much like HS tracks appear in remission state.
Tl;dr: I think hidradenitis supprativa branchial cleft cycsts and IBD issues may be related, but there is no research in this, so I'm reachi
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