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Congenital midline cervical cleft: a case report.
Mazhar Çelikoyar1, Erkan Aktan2, Gülen Doğusoy3
1Department of Otolaryngology, Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital, Abide-i Hürriyet Cad. No:166 34381, Sisli, Istanbul, Turkey. mazhar.celikoyar@gmail.com.
Journal of Medical Case Reports
|June 10, 2019
Summary
Congenital midline cervical cleft is a rare birth defect. Surgical excision and Z-plasty closure are effective treatments to minimize scarring and contracture.
Area of Science:
- Medical Genetics
- Pediatric Surgery
- Dermatology
Background:
- Midline cervical cleft is an exceptionally rare congenital anomaly, with only 205 cases documented globally by 2014.
- This condition represents a significant diagnostic and management challenge due to its rarity.
Observation:
- A case report details a 3-year-old Middle Eastern boy diagnosed with a congenital midline cervical cleft.
- The clinical presentation was typical for this rare anomaly.
Findings:
- Surgical excision of the congenital midline cervical cleft was performed.
- The resulting defect was successfully closed using multiple Z-plasties.
Implications:
- Surgical intervention is the recommended treatment for midline cervical cleft.
- Z-plasty techniques are crucial for minimizing scar visibility and preventing contracture in affected patients.
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