Published online Oct 6, 2020. doi: 10.12998/wjcc.v8.i19.4481
Peer-review started: June 1, 2020
First decision: June 19, 2020
Revised: August 7, 2020
Accepted: September 1, 2020
Article in press: September 1, 2020
Published online: October 6, 2020
A cutaneous ciliated cyst (CCC) is a rare, benign tumor in young female adults, which is usually found on the lower extremities.
We found an uncommon location of CCC in the anterolateral cervical area and reviewed the literature. A 20-year-old female complained of a well-defined, painless, palpable mass that started several years ago. The mass was tense and movable and located at the anterolateral aspect of the neck. Imaging showed a non-enhancing round mass. Surgical excision biopsy was performed, and the cystic mass was revealed to be a CCC.
The rare location of CCC can be found in anterior neck area, which should be another diagnostic option for mass on anterior neck.
Core Tip: Cutaneous ciliated cysts are benign tumor and commonly found on lower extremities of young female adults. This case shows a rare location of cutaneous ciliated cyst found on anterior neck area, which can be another diagnostic option for evaluating anterior neck mass.