Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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8825375 | Radiology Case Reports | 2017 | 4 Pages |
Abstract
Congenital dermoid fistulas of the anterior chest regions (CDFACRs) consist of a skin orifice at the anterior border of the sternocleidomastoid muscle with fistulas extending caudally in the subcutaneous tissue near the sternoclavicular joint. We report 2 pediatric CDFACR cases with pathognomonic sonography findings. By using sonography, we could diagnose the fistulas as CDFACRs by focusing on their location and direction and could reveal the distal side for complete resection. We suggest that sonography, which does not involve radiation or require sedation, is a better choice for the initial examination of CDFACRs than computed tomography or MRI.
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Authors
Takahiro MD, Yoshitake MD, Hiroaki MD, Yumiko MD, Yutaka MD, Keisuke MD, Hiroshi MD, Eiji MD,