Open AccessBilateral cervical chondrocutaneous branchial remnants
Author(s) -
Han Shin Lee,
Tae Han Kim,
Jae Yool Jang,
Jung Woo Woo,
JinKwon Lee,
Sang Ho Jeong,
Eun Jung Jung,
Hyo Jung An,
Taejin Park
Publication year - 2020
Publication title -
medicine
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.59
H-Index - 148
eISSN - 1536-5964
pISSN - 0025-7974
DOI - 10.1097/md.0000000000021114
Subject(s) - medicine , hyaline cartilage , surgery , abdomen , genitourinary system , pathological , surgical excision , hyaline , anatomy , pathology , alternative medicine , osteoarthritis , articular cartilage
Rationale: Cervical chondrocutaneous branchial remnants are rare, benign, congenital anomalies, frequently seen bilaterally. Patient concerns: Here, we report the case of a 4-month-old female infant who presented with bilateral lower neck skin tag since birth. Diagnosis and Interventions: The patient underwent mass excision. The final pathological diagnosis was bilateral cervical chondrocutaneous branchial remnants with hyaline cartilage. Outcomes: No complications were observed after excision. One-year follow-up revealed no recurrence. Lessons: Bilateral chondrocutaneous branchial remnants are rare anomalies. They are often associated with cardiac or genitourinary abnormalities. Therefore, additional preoperative imaging of the abdomen and heart are recommended.