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Abstract
Embryological anomalies of the first branchial apparatus result in rare forms of developmental
abnormality of the head and neck. Their presentation may be similar to other conditions
and they may easily be overlooked by the unwary when considering the d ifferential
diagnosis of a parotid swelling or a neck sinus. Consequently, they may be mismanaged
on one or more occasions. We encountered two patients in whom such problems arose
and conclude that appropriate investigation and management by a team skill ed in surgery
of this region is necessary if a satisfactory outcome is to be achieved.
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Article info
Publication history
Accepted:
August 29,
2000
Received:
November 24,
1999
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© 2001 The British Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons. Published by Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.
