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Fourth branchial arch anomaly: a rare incidental finding in an adult

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  29 June 2007

I. H. Whitworth ,
S. K. Suvarna ,
R. G. Wight  and
G. P. Walsh-Waring
I. H. Whitworth*
Affiliation:
London
S. K. Suvarna
Affiliation:
London
R. G. Wight
Affiliation:
London
G. P. Walsh-Waring
Affiliation:
London
*
I. H. Whitworth, F.R.C.S., ENT Department, St Mary's Hospital, Praed Street, London W2.
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Abstract

A rare finding of a fourth branchial arch anomaly discovered at laryngectomy is presented. Clinical and histological findings are documented. The incidence and presentation of fourth branchial arch anomalies is discussed.

Keywords

Branchial regionfourth branchial arch
Type
Clinical Records
Information
The Journal of Laryngology & Otology , Volume 107 , Issue 3 , March 1993 , pp. 238 - 239
Copyright
Copyright © JLO (1984) Limited 1993

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