First Cases of Amygdaloid Cyst in Adults in Djibouti: Case Report of Two Patients

Amygdaloid cysts are rare cystic benign tumors due to congenital malformations resulting from an anomaly of embryonic development the upper laterocervical region, originating second branchial cleft. They represent approximately 2% all and 6% 85% anomalies This cleft is a frequent reason for consultation in pediatric population but relatively adults. We report cases two patients aged 23 34 years with no particular pathological history. were presenting swelling, one right other left, painless, evolving first 10 second, gradually increasing volume without any associated signs diagnosis which after radiological exploration (ultrasound CT scan) was that amygdaloid cyst. A cervicotomy anatomopathological examination surgical specimen confirmed The objective analyze anatomo-clinical therapeutic particularities this pathology compare it data literature.