| Literature DB >> 23120136 |
Somnath Saha1, Saibal Misra, Vedula Padmini Saha, A R Mondal.
Abstract
Congenital midline cervical cleft is a rare congenital anomaly. The cardinal diagnostic features are-(1). Fistula's opening are located caudally (2) Internuittent serous fluid discharge in the early neonatal period (3). Nipple like appearance of the cleft in the superior aspect (4). Widened scar and mininual neck contracture in later life. Two such cases are reported herewith with briefreview of literature and it's surgical management.Entities:
Keywords: Associated anomaly; Management; Midline cervical cleft
Year: 2005 PMID: 23120136 PMCID: PMC3451543 DOI: 10.1007/BF02907640
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Indian J Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg ISSN: 2231-3796