Cervical fistula by ectopic salivary gland.
- Author:
Byung Gyun KIM
1
;
Moon Bum KIM
;
Jae Bong LEE
;
Chang Keun OH
;
Ho Sun JANG
;
Kyung Sool KWON
Author Information
1. Department of Dermatology, College of Medicine, Pusan National University, Busan, Korea. ckoh@pusan.ac.kr
- Publication Type:Case Report
- Keywords:
Ectopic salivary gland;
Neck;
Fistula
- MeSH:
Child;
Child, Preschool;
Dermis;
Fistula*;
Humans;
Infant;
Male;
Meals;
Mucins;
Neck;
Salivary Glands*;
Subcutaneous Fat
- From:Korean Journal of Dermatology
2003;41(3):394-396
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
Ectopic salivary tissue is an uncommon etiology of a neck mass in an infant. It is due to anomalous embryologic development of salivary tissue. We have experienced a case of cervical fistula due to ectopic salivary gland in 3-year-old male. The discharge is saliva-like and related to meals. Histopathologically, mucinous acini are located in lower dermis and subcutaneous fat. When a cystic neck mass or fistula is present on cervical area especially in children, an ectopic salivary gland should be considered as one of the causes.
