The Fourth Branchial Complex Anomaly: A Rare Clinical Entity

The Fourth Branchial Complex Anomaly: A Rare Clinical Entity

Fourth branchial pouch anomalies are rare congenital disorders of the neck and are a consequence of abnormal development of the branchial apparatus during embryogenesis. Failure to appropriately recognize these anomalies may result in misdiagnosis, insufficient treatment, and continued recurrence. H...

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Main Authors: Alpen B. Patel, Michael L. Hinni
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Hindawi Limited 2011-01-01
Series:Case Reports in Otolaryngology
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2011/958652
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spelling doaj-e9893121a6824b59b0a063106d373f602020-11-24T22:50:35ZengHindawi LimitedCase Reports in Otolaryngology2090-67652090-67732011-01-01201110.1155/2011/958652958652The Fourth Branchial Complex Anomaly: A Rare Clinical EntityAlpen B. Patel0Michael L. Hinni1Department of Otolaryngology—Head and Neck Surgery, Mayo Clinic, 5779 East Mayo Boulevard, Phoenix, AZ 85054, USADepartment of Otolaryngology—Head and Neck Surgery, Mayo Clinic, 5779 East Mayo Boulevard, Phoenix, AZ 85054, USAFourth branchial pouch anomalies are rare congenital disorders of the neck and are a consequence of abnormal development of the branchial apparatus during embryogenesis. Failure to appropriately recognize these anomalies may result in misdiagnosis, insufficient treatment, and continued recurrence. Here, we present an unique presentation of two cases, describe their diagnosis, clinical course, and management, and review the literature regarding these interesting anomalies.http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2011/958652
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title The Fourth Branchial Complex Anomaly: A Rare Clinical Entity
title_short The Fourth Branchial Complex Anomaly: A Rare Clinical Entity
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description Fourth branchial pouch anomalies are rare congenital disorders of the neck and are a consequence of abnormal development of the branchial apparatus during embryogenesis. Failure to appropriately recognize these anomalies may result in misdiagnosis, insufficient treatment, and continued recurrence. Here, we present an unique presentation of two cases, describe their diagnosis, clinical course, and management, and review the literature regarding these interesting anomalies.
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