Stadler TM, Morand GB, Schmid S, Broglie MA. Congenital fistula of the fourth branchial arch: Report of case with long-lasting misdiagnosis.
Clin Case Rep 2019;
7:295-298. [PMID:
30847192 PMCID:
PMC6389478 DOI:
10.1002/ccr3.1965]
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Abstract
Fourth branchial arch anomalies are extremely rare. The anatomic course of the fourth branchial arch fistula usually determines the delay in diagnosis. High clinical suspicion should be given to reoccurring neck infections in infants and young adults. Diagnosis is obtained by direct laryngoscopy.
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