A case of a lateral cervical cyst

In the present study, we report on a case of a lateral cervical cyst in a 57-year-old male patient. The cyst was located on the right lateral cervical region. The position of the cyst corresponded to Type M according to the classification of Baily. The results of biochemical examinations of the intracystic fluid showed high GOT, LDH, and amylase levels. The values of SCC and CEA were also extremely high. On immunohistochemical tests of the cyst wall, the results were negative for anti-amylase monoclonal antibody despite a high amylase value of the intracystic fluid, and B cells were predominant in lymphatic tissues.Parotid saliva was collected from 4 nomal adults, and SCC and CEA values were determined. The results were low, and no correlation with intracystic fluid was found.