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Neeraj Prasad1, Mohinder Singh1, Rupesh Nagori1
1Department of Surgery, Government Medical College and Rajindra Hospital, Patiala, Punjab, India.
International Journal of Applied & Basic Medical Research
|November 6, 2015
Summary
Laryngocele, a rare laryngeal saccule dilation, can cause symptoms like cough or stridor. This study details a rare case of infected laryngopyocele and its surgical management.
Area of Science:
- Otolaryngology
- Laryngology
- Surgical Pathology
Background:
- Laryngocele is a rare, benign dilatation of the laryngeal saccule.
- It can extend internally into the airway or externally through the thyrohyoid membrane.
- Secondary infection leads to laryngopyocele, an even rarer condition.
Observation:
- Laryngoceles are often asymptomatic but can cause symptoms like cough, hoarseness, stridor, sore throat, or neck swelling.
- Association with supraglottic squamous cell carcinoma is noted.
- Computed tomography (CT) scan is the preferred diagnostic imaging method.
Findings:
- A case of large mixed laryngopyocele in a 75-year-old male is presented.
- Surgical management and follow-up of this rare condition are described.
- A literature review on laryngocele and laryngopyocele is included.
Implications:
- Highlights the importance of considering laryngocele/laryngopyocele in relevant clinical presentations.
- Emphasizes CT scan's role in diagnosis.
- Underscores surgery as the primary treatment modality for symptomatic cases.
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