Bilateral Branchial Arch Anomalies: A Rare Case Report
Journal Title: Otolaryngology Open Access Journal - Year 2017, Vol 2, Issue 2
Abstract
Branchial sinuses/fistula is one of the most common congenital anomalies found in neck derived from the branchial arches. Although unilateral lesions are common, very rarely it can be bilateral and patient can present as discharging sinus/fistula over the anterior aspect of the neck. Here, we have presented a rare case report of bilateral branchial arch anomaly from the second branchial arch without any syndromic association.
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Pradeep Pradhan
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