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Congenital Midline Cervical Cleft Associated With Transient Antenatal Polyhydramnios Despite Normal Prenatal Imaging:
Vithura Kunarathnam1, Rucha Deshpande1, Nathalie Guerrero1
1Obstetrics and Gynecology, Nassau University Medical Center, East Meadow, USA.
Cureus
|May 12, 2026
Summary
Congenital midline cervical cleft (CMCC) is a rare neck anomaly. This case report details a newborn diagnosed with CMCC, noting a rare association with transient antenatal polyhydramnios.
Area of Science:
- Pediatric Surgery
- Medical Imaging
- Neonatology
Background:
- Congenital midline cervical cleft (CMCC) is a rare anterior neck congenital anomaly.
- Diagnosis is typically postnatal due to superficial nature and lack of impact on fetal physiology.
- Prenatal detection is challenging with routine imaging.
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