Calcification of the epiglottis presenting as foreign body sensation in the neck.
J Radiol Case Rep
; 11(6): 1-5, 2017 Jun.
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| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-29299092
ABSTRACT
The epiglottis plays an important role in preventing food of different consistencies from entering the airway during swallowing. Calcification of epiglottis can, potentially, alter and limit its movement causing aspiration amongst other swallowing problems. Isolated calcification of the epiglottis and its clinical presentation remains a poorly understood entity for radiologists as well as clinicians. Therefore, it is important to recognize the imaging features of epiglottic calcification, and it's known clinical presentations to help clinicians with early diagnosis and management.
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MEDLINE
Assunto principal:
Calcinose
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Doenças da Laringe
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Epiglote
Tipo de estudo:
Etiology_studies
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Screening_studies
Limite:
Humans
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Male
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Middle aged
Idioma:
En
Revista:
J Radiol Case Rep
Ano de publicação:
2017
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Article