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Persistent buccopharyngeal membrane: a report of two cases
R Agarwal1, P Kumar, G S Kalra
1Postgraduate Department of Plastic Surgery, K. G. Medical College, Lucknow, Karnataka.
Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
|October 1, 1996
Summary
Persistent buccopharyngeal membrane is a rare condition diagnosed via oral examination and X-ray. Surgical correction offers an effective treatment for this congenital anomaly.
Area of Science:
- Otorhinolaryngology
- Pediatric Surgery
- Congenital Abnormalities
Background:
- Persistent buccopharyngeal membrane is an extremely rare congenital anomaly.
- It presents as an obstruction in the oropharynx.
Observation:
- Diagnosis is straightforward via oral cavity examination.
- Confirmation is achieved using a lateral contrast X-ray.
Findings:
- The condition is easily identifiable through clinical examination.
- Radiographic imaging provides definitive confirmation.
Implications:
- Early diagnosis and surgical intervention are crucial.
- Surgical correction is effective in resolving the obstruction.