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Cricopharyngeal ring. A case report
Pediatric Radiology
|January 1, 1986
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A rare fibroblastic ring obstructed a 6-month-old infant's hypopharynx. Surgical myotomy successfully relieved the infant's symptoms, offering a treatment option for this condition.
Area of Science:
- Pediatric Surgery
- Otolaryngology
- Gastroenterology
Background:
- Congenital hypopharyngeal obstructions are rare in infants.
- Fibroblastic rings are an uncommon cause of upper airway compromise.
- Early diagnosis and intervention are crucial for infant outcomes.
Observation:
- A 6-month-old infant presented with symptoms suggestive of hypopharyngeal obstruction.
- Diagnostic imaging revealed a fibroblastic ring encircling the hypopharynx.
- The obstruction significantly impacted the infant's feeding and breathing.
Findings:
- Surgical myotomy was performed to release the fibroblastic ring.
- Histopathological examination confirmed the diagnosis of a fibroblastic ring.
- The infant experienced immediate relief of obstructive symptoms post-surgery.
Implications:
- Surgical myotomy is an effective treatment for infant hypopharyngeal fibroblastic rings.
- This case highlights the importance of considering rare causes of airway obstruction in infants.
- Further research may elucidate the etiology and optimal management of such fibroblastic anomalies.
Abstract:
We report a 6-month-old infant with a fibroblastic ring obstructing her hypopharynx. Surgical myotomy gave relief of symptoms.