The clinical features and management of a series of branchial cysts are described in detail. The problem of branchial fistula is discussed. A discussion of the origin of branchial cysts is given. The conclusion from our series and other evidence in the literature is that they arise from branchial cleft rests.
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Paley et al. (1970) studied this question.