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Serena Williams’ surgery shock: Grapefruit-sized cyst removed from neck

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Tennis legend Serena Williams took to TikTok to share an unexpected update from a hospital bed, revealing that she recently underwent surgery to remove a branchial cyst from her neck. In the video, the American appeared calm and positive as she talked about her experience, showing the incision and drainage from her neck where the cyst had been removed.

Serena Williams after surgery
Serena Williams after surgery

In her caption, Serena explained how she first noticed the lump on her neck back in May. Concerned, she immediately sought medical attention, underwent an MRI, and was diagnosed with a branchial cyst.