Open AccessCongenital fistula of the fourth branchial arch: Report of case with long‐lasting misdiagnosis
Author(s) -
Stadler Thomas M.,
Morand Grégoire B.,
Schmid Stephan,
Broglie Martina A.
Publication year - 2019
Publication title -
clinical case reports
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.21
H-Index - 9
ISSN - 2050-0904
DOI - 10.1002/ccr3.1965
Subject(s) - medicine , branchial arch , laryngoscopy , arch , fistula , clinical diagnosis , surgery , general surgery , pediatrics , intubation , embryo , civil engineering , engineering , biology , microbiology and biotechnology
Key Clinical Message Fourth branchial arch anomalies are extremely rare. The anatomic course of the fourth branchial arch fistula usually determines the delay in diagnosis. High clinical suspicion should be given to reoccurring neck infections in infants and young adults. Diagnosis is obtained by direct laryngoscopy.