Unusual First Branchial Cleft Fistula: Case Report

Unusual First Branchial Cleft Fistula: Case Report

1. Abstract

1.1. Introduction: First branchial cleft anomalies are a rare group of congenital lesions of the head and neck area. Their incidence is quite low, since they account less than 10% of all branchial cleft defects. A wide range of clinical symptoms may occur, but they often are associated with acute infection at the initial diagnosis.