Congenital midline cervical cleft: Management of a case series and literature review

Congenital cervical cleft of the midline is a rare anomaly classified as a malformation of the branchial arches and represents less than 2% of congenital cervical malformations. Its clinical presentation involves cervical midline deformities: cephalic nodular lesion, linear groove with atrophic surface and/or caudal sinus. Other midline alterations of variable complexity can also be present. Its treatment should be performed early to avoid long-term complications. Based on the approach of four patients by the authors, a search for the reports published in the last twenty years on the subject in the international literature was performed, with subsequent discussion of the conducts taken by the professionals involved.

Source: Journal of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery - April 15, 2024 Category: Cosmetic Surgery Authors: Raquel Magalh ães, Marcos Louro, Danielle Forny, Álvaro Sá, Diogo Franco Source Type: research