Congenital crico-thyroid dysplasia: a comprehensive description.
Sirine AyadiBoutheina HammamiNesrine SallemiMariam Ben AyedMoez ChabchoubKheireddine Ben MahfoudhMelek MnejjaIlhem CharfeddinePublished in: European archives of oto-rhino-laryngology : official journal of the European Federation of Oto-Rhino-Laryngological Societies (EUFOS) : affiliated with the German Society for Oto-Rhino-Laryngology - Head and Neck Surgery (2024)
The embryological basis of these anomalies is attributed to congenital defects of the development of the fourth and sixth pharyngeal arches. To our knowledge, the congenital crico-thyroid dysplasia has not been previously reported in human. This case underscores the importance of recognizing anatomical variations in laryngeal cartilages, understanding their embryological origins, and potential associated malformations.