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Laryngopyocele: signs on computed tomography
H Nazaroğlu1, M Ozateş, A Uyar
1Dicle Universitesi Tip Fakültesi Radyoloji Anabilim Dali, Diyarbakir, Turkey. hnazarog@dicle.edu.tr
European Journal of Radiology
|February 16, 2000
Summary
A laryngopyocele, an infected laryngeal saccule dilation, is rare. This case study shows computed tomography (CT) signs before and after antibiotic treatment for this unusual condition.
Area of Science:
- Otolaryngology
- Medical Imaging
Background:
- A laryngocele is an air-filled dilation of the laryngeal saccule.
- A laryngopyocele is an infected laryngocele, a rare clinical entity.
Observation:
- This report details a rare case of laryngopyocele.
- Computed tomography (CT) imaging was utilized to visualize the condition before and after treatment.
Findings:
- CT scans demonstrated characteristic signs of laryngopyocele.
- Antibiotic therapy led to significant changes in the CT imaging findings, indicating successful treatment.
Implications:
- This case highlights the utility of CT in diagnosing and monitoring laryngopyocele.
- Understanding the CT appearance of laryngopyocele pre- and post-treatment aids in clinical management.