Laryngeal cysts in children

© Borgis - New Medicine 3/2004, s. 71-73

Anna Bielicka, Lidia Zawadzka-Głos, Mieczysław Chmielik

Summary
Laryngeal cysts in children include those resulting from an abnormal embryonic development as well as acquired cysts. Congenital laryngeal cysts are relatively uncommon, and are usually found in the early neonatal period; they are most commonly located in the epiglottic portion and they are extremely rare in the glottic and subglottic portions (2, 3, 4). Although the cysts of the larynx are histologically benign, they may contribute to sudden death from asphyxia. The authors present five cases of laryngeal cysts diagnosed and treated at the Department of Paediatric Otorhinolaryngology, Medical University of Warsaw, over the years 1999-2004. It is frequently difficult to diagnose if a cyst is congenital or acquired, especially in children requiring intubation soon after birth.

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