Case report demonstrates surgical excision of congenital midline cervical cleft in a neonate, suggesting early intervention is beneficial.
Congenital midline cervical cleft (CMCC) is a rare congenital malformation in the anterior region of the neck with an incidence of 1.7-2.0%. CMCC can be associated with other defects in the midline-like cleft of the lower lip, mandible, chin, tongue, and sternum. It may cause micrognathia and contracture of the cervical region. Early diagnosis and surgical excision before 2 years should be done. We present a male neonate who was diagnosed with CMCC at birth. Ultrasound and magnetic resonance imaging of the neck confirmed the diagnosis. The child underwent surgical excision of the lesion at 3 years of age and is doing well.
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