Third branchial cleft sinus route of infection in deep neck abscesses

J Otolaryngol. 1986 Feb;15(1):56-8.

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.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Abscess / etiology*
  • Abscess / pathology
  • Abscess / surgery
  • Branchial Region*
  • Child
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Larynx / pathology
  • Male
  • Neck*
  • Pharyngeal Diseases / complications*
  • Skin Diseases / etiology*
  • Skin Diseases / pathology
  • Skin Diseases / surgery