Second branchial arch fistula masqueraded as recurrent parotid abscess: a case report
- Author:
Nurul Hana MOKHTAR
1
;
Khairuddin ABDULLAH
;
Fairuz Mohd IBRAHIM
;
Irfan MOHAMAD
Author Information
1. Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Hospital Sultanah Nur Zahirah, Kuala Terengganu, Terengganu, Malaysia
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
Complete branchial fistula;
drainage;
neck;
parotid abscess;
second branchial arch
- From:Archives of Orofacial Sciences
2018;13(1):50-53
- CountryMalaysia
- Language:English
-
Abstract:
Branchial apparatus anomalies usually manifest in teenage or early adult life. Infection complicates second branchial pouch anomalies usually presented as a neck lump or discharging sinus. It is the most common form of anomalies compared to another branchial pouch aberrant. However, it is extremely rare to find a complete branchial fistula with both internal and external openings. Misdiagnosis usually occurs leading to inappropriate and suboptimal treatment. Here, we report of a case of complete second branchial pouch fistula and discuss the clinical presentation and surgical management of such lesion.
- Full text:1.2018my0154.pdf
