An undescribed first branchial cleft anomaly.
A variant of a type 2 first branchial cleft anomaly, in which accessory ossicles were found, is described. There follows a discussion of the classification of first branchial cleft abnormalities and how this particular case falls outside the standard classification. CT scanning is mentioned as the investigation that is most useful for defining these abnormalities.
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Jason Gabriel
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Department of Otolaryngology, Queen Alexandra Hospital, Cosham, Portsmouth, UK. jason_rockey@hotmail.com
John
D Gareth
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Herbetko
John
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D001934:Branchial Region / Q000002:abnormalities* / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D004424:Ear Canal / Q000002:abnormalities / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008875:Middle Aged; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed / Q000379:methods