Anomalies of the branchial arch apparatus in children: case series and review of literature

Authors

  • Neha Jain Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Chacha Nehru Bal Chikitsalaya, Geeta Colony, New Delhi
  • Ruchima Dham Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Chacha Nehru Bal Chikitsalaya, Geeta Colony, New Delhi
  • Shama Shishodia Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Chacha Nehru Bal Chikitsalaya, Geeta Colony, New Delhi
  • Nidhi Mahajan Departments of Pathology, Chacha Nehru Bal Chikitsalaya, Geeta Colony, New Delhi

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.18203/issn.2454-5929.ijohns20184373

Keywords:

Branchial arch anomalies, Pediatric age, Branchial apparatus, Branchial fistula, Branchial cyst

Abstract

Branchial apparatus develop between the 3rd and 7th weeks of embryonic life. There are five mesodermal arches separated by invaginations of ectoderm and endoderm. Branchial anomalies are result of aberrant embryonic development and are rarely seen in clinical practice. The objective of this article is to present few cases of branchial arch anomalies and to discuss the clinical presentation, diagnosis and surgical approach of such lesions in pediatric age group.

Author Biographies

Neha Jain, Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Chacha Nehru Bal Chikitsalaya, Geeta Colony, New Delhi

DEPARTMENT OF OTORHINOLARYNGOLOGY

CONSULTANT

Ruchima Dham, Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Chacha Nehru Bal Chikitsalaya, Geeta Colony, New Delhi

DEPARTMENT OF OTORHINOLARNGOLOGY

RESIDENT

Shama Shishodia, Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Chacha Nehru Bal Chikitsalaya, Geeta Colony, New Delhi

DEPARTMENT OF OTORHINOLARNGOLOGY

RESIDENT

Nidhi Mahajan, Departments of Pathology, Chacha Nehru Bal Chikitsalaya, Geeta Colony, New Delhi

department of pathology

Consultant

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2018-10-24