The application of three-dimensional CT in diagnosis of the branchial cleft cyst and fistula.
- Author:
Zhenlong SUN
;
Xian JIANG
- Publication Type:Case Reports
- MeSH:
Branchial Region;
pathology;
Branchioma;
diagnosis;
Contrast Media;
Cutaneous Fistula;
diagnosis;
Head and Neck Neoplasms;
diagnosis;
Humans;
Magnetic Resonance Imaging;
Neck Muscles;
pathology;
Tomography, X-Ray Computed
- From:
Journal of Clinical Otorhinolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery
2015;29(15):1392-1393
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
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Abstract:
The patient complained of finding on the right side of the neck fistula with discharge nine years. In recently, fistula spills significantly increased compared with the previous. Special physical examination: Right sternocleidomastoid middle 1/3 front border is seen here in a small fistula, translucence jelly secretion were spilling out when squeezeing the fistula, no smell. Ultrasound: On the right side of the upper cervical skin to submandibular gland rear could see tubular low echo area. MRI: Visible on the right side of the neck tube signal, after the submandibular gland rear. Three-dimensional CT: Visible on the right side of the neck by skin sinus crossings as deep as the tonsillar fossa lumen containing contrast agent. Clinical diagnosis: The second branchial cleft cyst and fistula.
