Congenital cystic lesions in head and neck

Congenital lesions by definition are present at birth; but certain congenital lesions of the head and neck, like branchial cysts and dermoid cysts, clinically present in childhood, early adulthood or late in life. A good history and a high degree of suspicion are the key to the adequate management o...

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Published in:Indian Journal of Otolaryngology and Head and Neck Surgery 2003-04, Vol.55 (2), p.128-130
Main Authors: Dabholkar, J P, Patole, A D, Sheth, A S, Saaj, R
Format: Article
Language:English
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Summary:Congenital lesions by definition are present at birth; but certain congenital lesions of the head and neck, like branchial cysts and dermoid cysts, clinically present in childhood, early adulthood or late in life. A good history and a high degree of suspicion are the key to the adequate management of such lesions. Here we present a series of six case reports of congenital cystic lesions of the head and neck.
ISSN:2231-3796
0019-5421
0973-7707
DOI:10.1007/BF02974621