Midline cervical cleft explained

Specialty:	dermatology

Midline cervical clefts are a rare congenital anomaly resulting from incomplete fusion during embryogenesis of the first and second branchial arches in the ventral midline of the neck. The condition presents as a midline cutaneous defect of the anterior neck with a skin projection or sinus, or as a subcutaneous erythematous fibrous cord. Surgical excision is the preferred treatment.^{[1] [2]}

See also

• Accessory tragus
• List of cutaneous conditions

Notes and References

1. Book: Rapini, Ronald P. . Bolognia, Jean L. . Jorizzo, Joseph L. . Dermatology: 2-Volume Set . Mosby . St. Louis . 2007 . 978-1-4160-2999-1 .
2. Remukaswamy, G.M. . Soma, M.A. . Hartley, B.E. . Midline cervical cleft: a rare congenital anomaly . Ann Otol Rhinol Laryngol . 118 . 11 . 786–90 . 2009 . 10.1177/000348940911801107 . 19999364 . 208240673 .