Abstract
Several recent articles have described a third branchial cleft sinus as a route of infection in deep neck abscess. This article describes two children whose presentation and clinical course were secondary to a third branchial cleft sinus.
MeSH terms
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Abscess / etiology*
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Abscess / pathology
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Abscess / surgery
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Branchial Region*
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Child
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Female
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Humans
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Larynx / pathology
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Male
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Neck*
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Pharyngeal Diseases / complications*
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Skin Diseases / etiology*
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Skin Diseases / pathology
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Skin Diseases / surgery