Second branchial cleft anomalies

Second branchial anomalies represent the most common type of branchial anomalies. Their anatomic course is well understood based on knowledge of the embryologic branchial apparatus. These anomalies tend to present in children, though slow-growing cysts may first be noted well into adulthood. The mos...

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Published inOperative techniques in otolaryngology--head and neck surgery Vol. 28; no. 3; pp. 156 - 160
Main Authors Grohmann, Nathan C., MD, Herrington, Heather C., MD
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published Elsevier Inc 01.09.2017
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Branchial apparatus
branchial cleft cyst
Otolaryngology
Surgery
Branchial apparatus
branchial cleft cyst
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Summary:Second branchial anomalies represent the most common type of branchial anomalies. Their anatomic course is well understood based on knowledge of the embryologic branchial apparatus. These anomalies tend to present in children, though slow-growing cysts may first be noted well into adulthood. The most common presenting sign is a slowly growing lateral neck mass. Surgical excision remains the mainstay of therapy.
ISSN:1043-1810
1557-9395
DOI:10.1016/j.otot.2017.05.013