Korean J Dermatol.  2003 Aug;41(8):1076-1078.

A Case of Congenital Midline Cervical Cleft Associated with Congenital Cardiac Anomaly

• Kim KL
• Jung EC

Abstract

Congenital midline cervical cleft is a rare congenital anomaly of the ventral neck. Less than 100 cases have been reported in the literature. This anomaly is part of a spectrum of midline branchiogenic syndromes resulting from abnormal migration of cells derived from the branchial arches. It presents as a small skin tag superiorly with a linear, ventrically oriented atrophic patch. We present a case of congenital midline cervical cleft associated with congenital cardiac anomaly.

Keyword

Congenital midline cervical cleft; Midline branchiogenic syndrome

MeSH Terms

Branchial Region
Neck
Skin