Prenatal diagnosis of cervical chondrocutaneous vestige.
Cervical chondrocutaneous vestiges or remnants originate from anomalous development of the branchial arches in the fourth week of gestation. Owing to their relative rarity, published data of cervical chondrocutaneous vestiges remain scarce. We report on the diagnosis and associated anomalies of cervical chondrocutaneous vestiges in three fetuses. The association of cervical chondrocutaneous vestige with other anomalies emphasizes the importance of performing meticulous examination and biochemical marker analysis in affected cases.
Gilboa
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Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Chaim Sheba Medical Center, Ramat-Gan, Israel. yinon-si@inter.net.il
Achiron
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R
Zalel
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Y
Bronshtein
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M
D000328:Adult; D001934:Branchial Region / Q000002:abnormalities*; D002357:Cartilage Diseases / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D009333:Neck; D011247:Pregnancy; D011256:Pregnancy Outcome; D012871:Skin Diseases; D016216:Ultrasonography, Prenatal