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Ruchi Tandon1, Sonal Awasya1, Shikha Mehrotra1
1Department of Anaesthesiology, Gandhi Medical College, Bhopal, India.
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A pediatric growth caused breathing difficulties in a 9-month-old infant. This case highlights the successful management of a challenging pediatric airway and the diagnosis of an esophageal fibro-epithelial polyp.
Area of Science:
- Pediatric Otolaryngology
- Pediatric Airway Management
- Surgical Pathology
Background:
- Airway obstruction in infants can present with subtle symptoms like breathing distress during crying.
- Oropharyngeal growths pose a significant risk to pediatric airway patency.
- Early diagnosis and intervention are crucial for managing pediatric airway emergencies.
Abstract:
A 9 month old child presented with a growth in the oropharynx for removal. Only complaint was distressed breathing on crying. It turned out to be a case of difficult paediatric airway that was managed well. A diagnoses of oesophageal fibro-epithelial polyp was made after histopathological examination.
