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We describe a case of a SBCC presenting in an unusual location in the lower neck close to midline.<\/jats:p><\/jats:sec><jats:sec><jats:title>Methods<\/jats:title><jats:p>An 18\u2010year\u2010old male presented with a 2\u2010year history of a neck mass in the suprasternal notch. Imaging findings were reviewed with a head and neck radiologist who felt that the findings were highly suggestive of a fourth branchial cleft cyst.<\/jats:p><\/jats:sec><jats:sec><jats:title>Results<\/jats:title><jats:p>The patient underwent surgical excision of the mass. 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