Congenital laryngeal cyst causing respiratory distress in a neonate: a rare case report

Aniruddha Basak; Debaleena Dey

doi:10.18203/2349-3291.ijcp20212893

Authors

Aniruddha Basak Department of Pediatric Surgery, Tripura Medical College and Dr BRAM Teaching Hospital, Agartala, Tripura, India
Debaleena Dey Department of ENT, Tripura Medical College and Dr BRAM Teaching Hospital, Agartala, Tripura, India

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.18203/2349-3291.ijcp20212893

Keywords:

Congenital laryngeal cyst, Inspiratory stridor, Flexible fibro-optic laryngoscopy

Abstract

Congenital laryngeal cyst is a rare but responsible of upper airway obstruction which can be potentially life-threatening. The most common symptoms are inspiratory stridor, dyspnea, cyanosis, abnormal voice and difficulty with feeding. It should be differentiated from laryngomalacia. It is diagnosed by flexible fibro-optic laryngoscopy. Surgical options are endoscopic excision, needle aspiration, de-roofing, external laryngo-fissure and lateral pharyngotomy. The best treatment consists in the entire removal of the cyst. This case report described the case of 28 days old neonate with a severe airway distress and stridor caused by a congenital laryngeal cyst which has been managed by de-roofing of the cyst entirely with flexible laryngoscope.

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Author Biography

Aniruddha Basak, Department of Pediatric Surgery, Tripura Medical College and Dr BRAM Teaching Hospital, Agartala, Tripura, India

Mch post doctorste student in dept of Pediatric surgery

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