Archives of Orofacial Sciences 2018;13(1):50-53

Second branchial arch fistula masqueraded as recurrent parotid abscess: a case report

Nurul Hana MOKHTAR 1 ; Khairuddin ABDULLAH ; Fairuz Mohd IBRAHIM ; Irfan MOHAMAD

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Keywords

Complete branchial fistula; drainage; neck; parotid abscess; second branchial arch

Country

Malaysia

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.