Abstract
Branchial cleft anomalies are a common cause of congenital neck masses and can present as a cyst, sinus, or fistula. A comprehensive understanding of the embryologic basis of these anomalies aids in diagnosis and surgical excision. Fistulas tend to present at an earlier age than sinuses or cysts, with most lesions presenting as either a neck mass, draining sinus, or recurrent infections. The eventual management of each is complete surgical excision, which is curative. A history of recurrent preoperative infections leads to a higher rate of recurrence.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 1-14 |
Number of pages | 14 |
Journal | Otolaryngologic Clinics of North America |
Volume | 48 |
Issue number | 1 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - 2015 |
Externally published | Yes |
Keywords
- Branchial cleft anomaly
- Branchial cleft cyst
- Branchial remnant
- Pediatric neck mass
- Thymic cyst
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Otorhinolaryngology