In the newborn, congenital laryngeal cysts can cause life-threatening respiratory distress. Mortality can be prevented by early diagnosis. Therefore, a congenital laryngeal cyst should be considered in the differential diagnosis of an infant who develops respiratory distress and stridor. Flexible nasopharyngolaryngoscop is a valuable tool in diagnosis. The treatment of the cyst is total surgical excision. This article reviews the literature and presents a case of congenital laryngeal cyst that caused respiratory distress at birth and was treated surgically.
In the newborn, congenital laryngeal cysts can cause life-threatening respiratory distress. Mortality can be prevented by early diagnosis. Therefore, a congenital laryngeal cyst should be considered in the differential diagnosis of an infant who develops respiratory distress and stridor. Flexible nasopharyngaryngoscop is a valuable tool in diagnosis. The treatment of the cyst is total surgical excision. This article reviews the literature and presents a case of congenital laryngeal cyst that caused respiratory distress at birth and was treated surgically.
Alan : Sağlık Bilimleri
Dergi Türü : Uluslararası
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