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DOI: 10.1055/s-0044-1791744
Correction of Severe Pterygium Colli with a Staged, Double, Posterior and Lateral Approach: A Case Report
Abstract
Pterygium colli is a rare congenital disorder characterized by excessive skin in the lateral and posterior neck, often associated with genetic syndromes such as Turner's syndrome or Klippel–Feil syndrome. Severe presentations present special challenges for surgeons since its diagnosis is not always evident and its treatment often results in important scaring. Surgical correction of the typical cases mostly involves a lateral approach, but in this “special” case, we used a double, posterior and lateral approach. A 15-month-old girl with prenatal diagnosis of a cystic lesion in the posterior neck presented with massive neck webbing at birth. Genetic studies ruled out chromosomal disorders and RASA 1 mutations. Surgical correction involved a modified posterior approach combined with a lateral approach 1 year later. The cervical tissue redundancy was successfully reduced achieving a good aesthetic outcome with very acceptable scars. At 1 year of follow-up, the patient continues with good neck appearance and mobility. The goal of surgical treatment of pterygium colli is achieving a harmonious neck contour with good function and minimal scarring while minimizing complications and sequelae. No consensus exists on the optimal approach for its correction, emphasizing the need for individualized treatment considering patient-specific characteristics, particularly in the severe cases.
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Artikel online veröffentlicht:
08. November 2024
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