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Congenital saccular cysts, a rare cause of infant respiratory obstruction, can recur. This case highlights an unusual cervical tumor recurrence after surgery, successfully treated with external thyrotomy.

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  • Pediatric Otolaryngology
  • Head and Neck Surgery

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  • Congenital saccular cysts are a rare but serious cause of respiratory obstruction and stridor in children.
  • These cysts can present as life-threatening airway issues.

Observation:

  • A 5-year-old girl developed a cervical tumor following surgery for a laryngeal saccular cyst.
  • The cyst recurred twice, with an unusual local progression through the cricothyroid membrane.

Findings:

  • The recurrence exhibited atypical exteriorization, not previously documented in medical literature.
  • An external surgical approach (paramedian thyrotomy) resulted in no long-term recurrence.

Implications:

  • Accurate diagnosis of saccular cysts requires a combination of medical history, endoscopic visualization, and CT imaging.
  • Saccular cysts can extend beyond the larynx, forming cervical tumors, necessitating careful diagnostic and treatment strategies.