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Congenital saccular cyst of the larynx: a case series

Ali Ismail Swaid1

  • 1Department of ENT, Faculty of Medicine, Jazan University, Jazan 45142, Saudi Arabia, aswaid@jazanu.edu.sa.

International Medical Case Reports Journal
|November 23, 2018
PubMed

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Congenital saccular cysts of the larynx are rare but serious causes of infant respiratory obstruction. These cysts can be effectively treated using minimally invasive endoscopic excision, improving patient outcomes.

Area of Science:

  • Otolaryngology
  • Pediatric Surgery
  • Medical Diagnostics

Background:

  • Congenital saccular cysts of the larynx are rare causes of neonatal respiratory distress.
  • These cysts can also manifest as voice disorders in older children.
  • Timely diagnosis and intervention are crucial to prevent mortality.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To present two distinct clinical cases of congenital saccular laryngeal cysts.
  • To highlight the varied presentations and effective management of this condition.

Main Methods:

  • Case report of two patients with laryngeal saccular cysts.
  • Management involved endoscopic excision for both patients.
  • Comparison of neonatal and later-childhood presentations.

Main Results:

  • Successful endoscopic excision was achieved in both cases.
  • Minimally invasive procedures are effective for treating laryngeal saccular cysts.
  • Demonstrated the feasibility of endoscopic treatment across different age groups.

Conclusions:

  • Congenital saccular laryngeal cysts are an important, though rare, cause of neonatal respiratory obstruction.
  • Endoscopic excision is a viable and minimally invasive treatment option.
  • Early diagnosis and treatment improve prognosis for affected neonates and children.
Abstract

Keywords:
child dysphonialaryngeal cystneonatal stridorsaccular cyst

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