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Internal cysts and fistulae of branchial origin

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  29 June 2007

M. E. Boysen
Affiliation:
Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Rikshospitalet, Oslo, Norway.
A. De Besche
Affiliation:
Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Rikshospitalet, Oslo, Norway.
G. Djupesland
Affiliation:
Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Rikshospitalet, Oslo, Norway.
E. Thorud
Affiliation:
Institute of Pathology, University of Oslo, Rikshospitalet, Oslo, Norway.

Summary

CYSTS and fistulae related to the second and third pharyngeal pouches are described. These anomalies probably occur more often than presumed. Unilateral recurring infections of the tonsillar region, including parapharyngeal abscess, may be caused by anomalies related to the second pouch. Third pouch anomalies are located in the piriform recess. Cysts may reach a size that causes obstruction to the larynx and hypopharynx, while diverticulae cause few symptoms.

Type
Clinical records
Copyright
Copyright © JLO (1984) Limited 1979

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