The cyst can also become infected and form an abscess, or a painful, puss-filled pocket. Once branchial cysts begin growing, doctors will advise immediate removal to prevent further infection.

WEDNESDAY, Oct. 16, 2024 (HealthDay News) -- Retired tennis legend Serena Williams has had a cyst on her neck "the size of a grapefruit" surgically removed and is in recovery, she announced ...

NEW YORK — Serena Williams says she had a benign branchial cyst “the size of a small grapefruit” removed from her neck and “all is OK.” The retired tennis star, who turned 43 last month ...

NEW YORK — Serena Williams says she had a benign branchial cyst “the size of a small grapefruit” removed from her neck and “all is OK.” The retired tennis star, who turned 43 last month ...

The tennis legend said that after some testing and a biopsy, doctors told her to remove the branchial cyst on her neck, as “it was the size of a small grapefruit and it could get infected.” ...