Vallecular cyst causing sleep-disordered breathing in an older child.
BMJ Case Rep
; 17(4)2024 Apr 17.
Article
de En
| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-38631815
ABSTRACT
Consensus-based recommendations are needed to better guide paediatric otolaryngologists in providing standardised care to children with sleep-disordered breathing (SDB). Here we present a unique case of vallecular cyst found during SDB workup in a patient in their middle childhood (6-12 years old). While the patient underwent successful cyst resection, he was noted to have a suspected recurrence 6 months later. Immediately prior to revision excision, repeat awake flexible fibre-optic laryngoscopy revealed complete resolution of the suspected recurrence. This case underscores the significance of performing a complete upper airway examination, including endoscopic examination, to identify structural and anatomical lesions in older children with SDB.
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Texte intégral:
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Collection:
01-internacional
Base de données:
MEDLINE
Sujet principal:
Syndromes d'apnées du sommeil
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Maladies du pharynx
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Maladies du larynx
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Kystes
Limites:
Child
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Humans
Langue:
En
Journal:
BMJ Case Rep
Année:
2024
Type de document:
Article
Pays d'affiliation:
États-Unis d'Amérique