Embryological Development Disorders

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Choanal Atresia – Clinical Features and Treatment

Choanal atresia is a rare congenital abnormality with a reported incidence of 1 in 5000 / 8000 live births. The condition is characterized by the partial or complete obstruction of […]
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Tornwaldt cyst – Clinical presentation, Diagnosis and Treatment

Tornwaldt cysts also spelled as Thornwaldt cyst or Thornwald cyst are benign, midline cystic swelling located in the roof of nasopharynx. It is also known as Pharyngeal bursa (Luschka Bursa). The […]
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Thyroglossal cyst – Pathogenesis, Clinical features and Treatment options

Thyroglossal duct cyst (TDC) is a frequent congenital midline anomaly of the neck which usually manifests during the first decade of life. TDC is an epithelial lined tract that connects the tongue […]
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Incomplete Cochlear Partition Type I

Inner ear malformations (IEM) represent about 20%–35% of the etiology of congenital sensorineural hearing loss (SNHL). Incomplete cochlear partition anomalies characterize a group of IEM with normal cochlear location, external […]
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