• Dong Won Lee, Jeong Kyu Kim, and Kyung Tae.
• Department of Otorhinolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, School of Medicine, Catholic University of Daegu, Daegu.
• Medicine (Baltimore). 2021 Jan 15; 100 (2): e24087e24087.

RationaleExcision of a benign neck mass is traditionally performed via the transcervical approach. In order to avoid visible scars in the neck, various remote access surgical approaches have been developed. The aim of this report is to present the technique of a transoral endoscopic vestibular approach for treatment of a benign upper neck mass.Patient ConcernsA 47-year-old female with an anterior upper neck mass and throat discomfort visited our institution.DiagnosisThe computed tomography (CT) scans and ultrasound (US) images demonstrated a benign-appearing mass on the anterior upper neck area.InterventionsThe benign upper neck mass was successfully removed via the transoral endoscopic vestibular approach, without any complication.OutcomesThe final pathologic report indicated that the lesion was an epidermal cyst. The cosmetic result was excellent.LessonsFrom this case study, we can learn to apply a transoral endoscopic vestibular approach for removal of a benign upper neck mass. Based on the outcomes, endoscopic removal of the benign upper neck mass via a transoral vestibular approach can be useful for patients who wish to hide any anterior neck scar.Copyright © 2021 the Author(s). Published by Wolters Kluwer Health, Inc.

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