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A case of midline cervical cleft.
Mari Tsukuno1, Yoko Kita, Kunihiro Kurihara
1Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Institute of DNA Medicine, Jikei University School of Medicine, Tokyo, Japan. marit@jikei.ac.jp
Congenital Anomalies
|August 28, 2002
Summary
Midline cervical cleft is a rare congenital neck anomaly. This case report details the clinical presentation and surgical management of this infrequent condition in a 5-month-old.
Area of Science:
- Congenital anomalies
- Developmental biology
- Pediatric surgery
Background:
- Midline cervical cleft is a rare congenital developmental anomaly.
- It presents as a scar-like skin defect or cord-like abnormality on the ventral neck.
- Unlike cervical cysts, it typically lacks hyoid bone association.
Observation:
- This report details a case of midline cervical cleft without a fistula.
- The anomaly presented with a small protuberant tissue.
- The patient underwent surgical intervention at 5 months of age.
Findings:
- Surgical management was performed for the midline cervical cleft.
- The case highlights a variant presentation of this rare anomaly.
- Discussion includes clinical aspects and surgical approaches.
Implications:
- This case contributes to the limited literature on midline cervical cleft.
- Understanding variations in presentation is crucial for diagnosis and treatment.
- Effective surgical management can address this congenital defect.