Case report of a unilateral cervical chondrocutaneous branchial remnant

Cervical chondrocutaneous branchial remnants are rare and unusual choristomas (dysgenetic tumor, originating from dislocated tissue). To get proper understanding of the etiology and consequently histology, knowledge of early embryologic processes from cartilage structures in the head and neck region...

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Published in:International journal of pediatric otorhinolaryngology extra 2007-12, Vol.2 (4), p.225-227
Main Authors: van Kalkeren, Tjouwke A., Frima-van Aarem, Annelies, Ahsmann, Els J.M., Mahieu, Hans F.
Format: Article
Language:English
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Accessory tragus
Cervical chondrocutaneous branchial remnant
Choristoma
Congenital tumor
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Summary:Cervical chondrocutaneous branchial remnants are rare and unusual choristomas (dysgenetic tumor, originating from dislocated tissue). To get proper understanding of the etiology and consequently histology, knowledge of early embryologic processes from cartilage structures in the head and neck region is mandatory. A case of a 3 days old girl with a unilateral, cervical chondrocutaneous branchial remnant tumor in the lower half of the neck is presented.
ISSN:1871-4048
1871-4048
DOI:10.1016/j.pedex.2007.06.006