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Congenital anomaly of nervous system of head/neck

Last edited: 4/23/2026

Overview

Congenital webbing of the neck, also known as cervical lymphangioma or cervical skinfold, is a congenital anomaly characterized by excess skin folds along the sides of the neck, potentially affecting cosmesis and function 1.

Diagnosis

  • Clinical examination identifying excess skin folds along the lateral neck
  • Imaging (e.g., ultrasound, MRI) may be used to assess extent and rule out associated anomalies 1

    • Management

  • Primary Surgical Correction: Tissue expansion followed by skin advancement and excision of redundant skin to minimize scarring and improve cosmesis 1
  • Technique Details: Use of tissue expanders to augment insufficient skin, followed by posterior advancement and excision of excess skin, resulting in fewer visible scars 1

    • Special Populations

  • Pediatrics: Early surgical intervention may be considered to improve cosmesis and psychological well-being, though timing should balance surgical risks and outcomes 1

    • Key Recommendations

  • Employ tissue expansion techniques prior to surgical correction of cervical webbing to reduce scarring and improve aesthetic outcomes (Evidence: Moderate) 1
  • Consider surgical correction in pediatric patients to address both functional and cosmetic concerns, with careful evaluation of surgical risks (Evidence: Expert opinion) 1

    • References

    1 Niranjan NS. Webbing of the neck: correction by tissue expansion. Plastic and reconstructive surgery 1989. link

    Original source

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      Webbing of the neck: correction by tissue expansion. — Niranjan NS Plastic and reconstructive surgery (1989)
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