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Identification of a branchial cleft anomaly via handheld point-of-care ultrasound.
| Content Provider | Europe PMC |
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| Author | Brad Hall, A. Hasara, Shannon Coker, Phillip |
| Copyright Year | 2022 |
| Abstract | Aim of the studyBranchial anomalies result from incomplete obliteration of the branchial arch structures during embryogenesis. Second branchial arch anomalies are commonly found on the lower third of the neck, with an opening at the anterior border of the sternocleidomastoid muscle, and may drain secretions or purulent material. This case demonstrates the use of handheld point-of-care ultrasound to aid in the diagnosis of a branchial anomaly.Case descriptionThe patient presented with a “hole” in the neck with intermittent drainage from the site. A 2 mm defect in the skin was noted anterior to the sternocleidomastoid muscle. A handheld ultrasound system was used to identify a well-defined, hypoechoic, cyst-like structure. Given the history, physical findings, and point-of-care ultrasound imaging, the diagnosis of a second branchial cleft sinus was made.ConclusionsThe use of point-of-care ultrasound and knowledge of the sonographic characteristics of these lesions can assist the physician in the diagnosis of branchial arch anomalies. |
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| ISSN | 20848404 |
| Journal | Journal of Ultrasonography [J Ultrason] |
| Volume Number | 22 |
| PubMed Central reference number | PMC9009347 |
| Issue Number | 88 |
| PubMed reference number | 35449698 |
| e-ISSN | 2451070X |
| DOI | 10.15557/jou.2022.0012 |
| Language | English |
| Publisher | Medical Communications Sp. z o.o. |
| Publisher Date | 2022-02-08 |
| Access Restriction | Open |
| Rights License | This is an open-access article distributed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives License (CC BY-NC-ND). Reproduction is permitted for personal, educational, non-commercial use, provided that the original article is in whole, unmodified, and properly cited. 2022 Polish Ultrasound Society. Published by Medical Communications Sp. z o.o. All rights reserved. |
| Subject Keyword | ultrasonography ultrasound imaging branchioma branchial cleft cyst |
| Content Type | Text |
| Resource Type | Article |
| Subject | Radiology, Nuclear Medicine and Imaging Radiological and Ultrasound Technology |
