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. 2005 Jan;57(1):78-9.
doi: 10.1007/BF02907640.

Midline cervical cleft: A report of two cases

Somnath Saha  1 , Saibal Misra, Vedula Padmini Saha, A R Mondal
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Midline cervical cleft: A report of two cases

Somnath Saha et al. Indian J Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg. 2005 Jan.

Abstract

Congenital midline cervical cleft is a rare congenital anomaly. The cardinal diagnostic features are-(1). Fistula's opening are located caudally (2) Internuittent serous fluid discharge in the early neonatal period (3). Nipple like appearance of the cleft in the superior aspect (4). Widened scar and mininual neck contracture in later life. Two such cases are reported herewith with briefreview of literature and it's surgical management.

Keywords: Associated anomaly; Management; Midline cervical cleft.

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