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Laryngocele and epiglottic cyst as rare causes of obstructive sleep apnea
Omer Araz1, Aysel Turan, Ozgur Yoruk
1Department of Pulmonary Diseases, Rize Government Hospital, Rize, Turkey. dromeraraz@gmail.com
Introduction:
Upper airway pathologies have been reported to cause obstructive sleep apnea (OSA).
Case Report:
We present two rare cases of OSA, one with laryngocele secondary to partial laryngectomy and the other with epiglottic cyst.
Conclusion:
In the management of cases with OSA symptoms, a detailed evaluation of upper airways, including endoscopic and radiological examinations as well as polysomnography, should be done.
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