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First branchial cleft anomalies
Author(s) -
Olsen Kerry D.,
Maragos Nicolas E.,
Weiland Louis H.
Publication year - 1980
Publication title -
the laryngoscope
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.181
H-Index - 148
eISSN - 1531-4995
pISSN - 0023-852X
DOI - 10.1002/lary.5540900309
Subject(s) - embryology , anatomy , fistula , sinus (botany) , medicine , branchial cyst , cyst , pathology , biology , radiology , zoology , genus
Our experience with anomalies of the first branchial cleft is reviewed. This includes 38 cases, the largest series collected to date. A new classification is proposed based on the anatomic findings – whether cyst, sinus, or fistula is present. The embryology and pathology of first cleft anomalies are discussed and an approach to the diagnosis and management of these lesions is given. In addition, a patient with a branchial cleft defect involving the middle ear space is reported.