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A young boy is all smiles after surgery to remove a branchial cleft cyst
In 2014, Luke, then 4 years old, came to his parents complaining that his right cheek hurt. After a dentist ruled out any issues related to his teeth, his pediatrician prescribed antibiotics to address any infection that may be causing the pain in his mouth. Over the next few months, the pain would come and go, and it seemed to be developing resistance to antibiotics.
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If your child is diagnosed with a benign or malignant tumor, it can be overwhelming. You may be wondering if they will need surgery or medication to reduce the tumor’s size.
Head and neck tumors require specialized care from a team that understands a child’s anatomy – from the smaller size of the head and neck to their growing and changing bodies. At Children's Health℠, the surgeons, providers and staff have unique insight into the care your child needs because we only treat children. We are the only program in the region that treats head and neck tumors from a pediatric perspective so you can be confident that your child will be in good hands.