Midline cervical clefts. Case report.

Abstract

Midline cervical cleft is a rare congenital deformity in the anterior portion of the neck. A skin lesion is present with an underlying fibrous cord-like formation that in severe cases caused contracture. Disagreement exists as to the pathogenesis. Treatment comprises excision and Z-plasty. A case is reported where the MCC coexisted with a thyreoglossal duct fistula.