Chauhan Ishan, Thakur Sheetal
Shimla, Himachal Pradesh India IGMC.
Indian J Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg. 2023 Sep;75(3):2277-2280. doi: 10.1007/s12070-023-03570-2. Epub 2023 Feb 17.
Second branchial anomalies like branchial cyst, sinus or fistula are common lateral neck masses in pediatric age group but it is rare to encounter complete branchial fistula with external as well as internal openings. We present a case of 16 yrs old female patient with complete Branchial fistula which was diagnosed with the help of CT fistulogram and thereafter taken up for surgical excision of fistula under general anaesthesia. Histopathology confirmed the diagnosis of branchial fistula. In case of lateral neck mass with external opening in pediatric age group strong possibility of diagnosis of branchial fistula should be kept, timely management of the case improves the quality of life.
第二鳃裂畸形,如鳃裂囊肿、鳃裂窦或鳃裂瘘,是儿童年龄组常见的颈部外侧肿物,但同时具有外部和内部开口的完全性鳃裂瘘却很少见。我们报告一例16岁女性完全性鳃裂瘘患者,通过CT瘘管造影确诊,随后在全身麻醉下进行瘘管手术切除。组织病理学证实了鳃裂瘘的诊断。对于儿童年龄组有外部开口的颈部外侧肿物,应高度怀疑鳃裂瘘的诊断,及时处理该病例可提高生活质量。