Bilateral cervical chondrocutaneous branchial remnants: A case report and a review of the literature

Medicine (Baltimore). 2020 Jul 10;99(28):e21114. doi: 10.1097/MD.0000000000021114.

Abstract

Rationale: Cervical chondrocutaneous branchial remnants are rare, benign, congenital anomalies, frequently seen bilaterally.

Patient concerns: Here, we report the case of a 4-month-old female infant who presented with bilateral lower neck skin tag since birth.

Diagnosis and interventions: The patient underwent mass excision. The final pathological diagnosis was bilateral cervical chondrocutaneous branchial remnants with hyaline cartilage.

Outcomes: No complications were observed after excision. One-year follow-up revealed no recurrence.

Lessons: Bilateral chondrocutaneous branchial remnants are rare anomalies. They are often associated with cardiac or genitourinary abnormalities. Therefore, additional preoperative imaging of the abdomen and heart are recommended.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Abnormalities, Multiple*
  • Biopsy
  • Branchial Region / abnormalities*
  • Cartilage / abnormalities*
  • Choristoma / diagnosis*
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Infant
  • Neck / abnormalities*
  • Skin Abnormalities / diagnosis*