Midline cervical cleft: A report of two cases

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 sca...

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Published in:Indian Journal of Otolaryngology and Head and Neck Surgery 2005-01, Vol.57 (1), p.78-79
Main Authors: Saha, Somnath, Misra, Saibal, Saha, Vedula Padmini, Mondal, A R
Format: Article
Language:English
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Case studies
Cleft lip
Diagnosis
Short Communication
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Summary: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.
ISSN:2231-3796
0019-5421
0973-7707
DOI:10.1007/BF02907640