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Juan J Cardona¹, Katie Stormes^2,3, Neal Jackson^2,3

¹Department of Neurosurgery, Tulane Center for Clinical Neurosciences, Tulane University School of Medicine, New Orleans, USA.

|June 5, 2023

Abstract:

An epidermoid cyst is lined with stratified squamous epithelium with a lumen filled with fluid, in most cases. Such cysts can occur anywhere in the body; however, they are rarely found on the epiglottis (0.54%). Herein, we describe to our knowledge, the first cadaveric case of a regular, circular, and soft mass extending out from the tip of the epiglottis with consistent histological characteristics of an epidermoid cyst. Epiglottic cysts are rare and mostly asymptomatic. However, through this case report, we aimed to highlight the clinical-surgical applications presented mainly when they grow large enough, to cause issues with ventilation or obstruct endotracheal tubes, thus interfering with airway management. Additionally, such cysts can affect swallowing or speaking.

Keywords:

anatomy clinical difficult airway epidermoid cyst epiglottis

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