1. Vallecular cyst causing sleep-disordered breathing in an older child.
- Author
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Cooper DJ, Mitzner R, and Gantwerker EA
- Subjects
- Child, Humans, Laryngoscopy, Cysts surgery, Laryngeal Diseases surgery, Pharyngeal Diseases surgery, Sleep Apnea Syndromes
- 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., Competing Interests: Competing interests: None declared., (© BMJ Publishing Group Limited 2024. No commercial re-use. See rights and permissions. Published by BMJ.)
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- 2024
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