Second branchial cleft anomaly with an ectopic tooth: A case report

Jennifer C. Alyono, Paul Hong, Nathan C. Page, Denise Malicki, Marcella R. Bothwell

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Abstract

Branchial cleft cysts, sinuses, and fistulas are the most common congenital lateral neck lesions in children. They arise as a result of an abnormal development of the branchial arches and their corresponding ectoderm-lined branchial clefts. Of these diverse anomalies, second branchial cleft lesions are the most common, accounting for approximately 95% of all branchial arch pathologies. We describe what is to the best of our knowledge the first reported case of an ectopic tooth in a branchial cleft anomaly. The patient was a young girl who had other congenital abnormalities and syndromic features and who was eventually diagnosed with Townes-Brocks syndrome. We describe the clinical presentation, management, pathologic analysis, and postoperative outcomes of this case, and we present a brief review of Townes-Brocks syndrome.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)E1
JournalEar, Nose and Throat Journal
Volume93
Issue number9
Publication statusPublished - 2014

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ASJC Scopus Subject Areas

  • Otorhinolaryngology

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Alyono, J. C., Hong, P., Page, N. C., Malicki, D., & Bothwell, M. R. (2014). Second branchial cleft anomaly with an ectopic tooth: A case report. Ear, Nose and Throat Journal, 93(9), E1.