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A Rare Entity: Adult Asymptomatic Giant Vallecular Cyst
Joint Authors
Torun, Mümtaz Taner
Seçkin, Ender
Tuncel, Ümit
Kılıç, Caner
Özkan, Özalkan
Source
Case Reports in Otolaryngology
Issue
Vol. 2015, Issue 2015 (31 Dec. 2015), pp.1-3, 3 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2015-11-24
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
3
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Background.
Cysts in the larynx are rare and generally asymptomatic.
However, large cysts in adults can be symptomatic.
If they are symptomatic, they typically present with respiratory and feeding difficulties.
They are usually benign in terms of pathology.
Several surgical techniques may be used for treatment.
Case Report.
A 56-year-old man presented to our clinic with hoarseness.
Routine laryngeal examination revealed a giant mass and the larynx could not be visualized.
At magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), a cystic mass originating from the vallecula was detected.
There was no pathology at the glottic level.
We planned tracheotomy for the airway and endoscopic surgery for excision.
The mass was excised using CO2 laser and was reported as benign.
Conclusion.
An asymptomatic vallecular cyst may cause difficult intubation in any operation.
It may also cause respiratory or other complications.
Airway management should be led by an ear, nose, and throat surgeon, since tracheotomy may be required.
Endoscopic excision with CO2 laser is a good choice for treatment in elective cases.
In this report, we discuss the diagnosis and treatment of a patient with an asymptomatic giant vallecular cyst.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Torun, Mümtaz Taner& Seçkin, Ender& Tuncel, Ümit& Kılıç, Caner& Özkan, Özalkan. 2015. A Rare Entity: Adult Asymptomatic Giant Vallecular Cyst. Case Reports in Otolaryngology،Vol. 2015, no. 2015, pp.1-3.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1059648
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Torun, Mümtaz Taner…[et al.]. A Rare Entity: Adult Asymptomatic Giant Vallecular Cyst. Case Reports in Otolaryngology No. 2015 (2015), pp.1-3.
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American Medical Association (AMA)
Torun, Mümtaz Taner& Seçkin, Ender& Tuncel, Ümit& Kılıç, Caner& Özkan, Özalkan. A Rare Entity: Adult Asymptomatic Giant Vallecular Cyst. Case Reports in Otolaryngology. 2015. Vol. 2015, no. 2015, pp.1-3.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1059648
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-1059648