Abstract
Cervical chondrocutaneous branchial remnants (CCBRs) are rare anomalies found in the
neck. These remnants can be easily misdiagnosed due to their low incidence, and they
are often associated with other anomalies. Previous studies have reported an association
with other anomalies in up to 76% of cases. In this article, the authors present a
case series of two patients with bilateral CCBRs and investigate the associated anomalies
through a literature review. Patients diagnosed with CCBRs who presented with cervical
masses were included. Records were reviewed to investigate factors such as sex, location
of the CCBRs, associated anomalies, timing of operations, and cartilage pathology.
A surgical excision technique was employed, and the study also included a literature
review focusing on reports related to CCBRs and associated anomalies. Two patients,
a 3-year-old boy and a 17-year-old adolescent girl, with bilateral CCBRs underwent
surgical excision. Patient demographics, prevalence, and characteristics of associated
anomalies in CCBR cases were documented in the literature review. This case series
presented two successful surgical excisions of CCBRs without complications or recurrence
at 1 year of follow-up. The study emphasized the importance of thorough evaluation
and assessment for associated anomalies in various body systems due to the potential
co-occurrence of CCBRs with other anomalies.
Keywords
abnormalities/multiple - branchial region/abnormalities - cartilage/abnormalities
- choristoma/diagnosis - neck/abnormalities
