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Epiglottic Epidermoid Cyst: Cadaveric Case Report and Clinical-Surgical Applications
Juan J Cardona1, Katie Stormes2,3, Neal Jackson2,3
1Department of Neurosurgery, Tulane Center for Clinical Neurosciences, Tulane University School of Medicine, New Orleans, USA.
Cureus
|June 5, 2023
Summary
This report details the first cadaveric case of an epiglottic epidermoid cyst. These rare cysts, though usually asymptomatic, can cause airway obstruction and affect speech or swallowing when enlarged.
Area of Science:
- Pathology
- Anatomy
Background:
- Epidermoid cysts are benign growths lined by stratified squamous epithelium.
- They can occur anywhere but are exceptionally rare in the epiglottis, accounting for only 0.54% of cases.
Observation:
- This study presents the first reported cadaveric case of an epiglottic epidermoid cyst.
- The observed cyst was a regular, circular, soft mass protruding from the epiglottis tip.
- Histological examination confirmed its nature as an epidermoid cyst.
Findings:
- Epiglottic epidermoid cysts are rare and typically asymptomatic.
- When enlarged, these cysts pose significant clinical challenges.
Implications:
- Large epiglottic cysts can compromise ventilation and obstruct endotracheal tubes, complicating airway management.
- Such cysts may also impact swallowing and speech functions, necessitating clinical awareness and surgical consideration.
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