International Journal of Pediatric Otorhinolaryngology Extra
Volume 2, Issue 4 , Pages 254-256, December 2007

Airway obstruction in a newborn due to a congenital laryngeal cyst

Department of Otolaryngology, Alder Hey Childrens’ Hospital, Eaton Road, West Derby, Liverpool L12 2AP, UK

Received 18 June 2006; received in revised form 5 August 2007; accepted 6 August 2007. published online 24 September 2007.

Summary 

Congenital laryngeal cysts are a rare cause of airway obstruction that may require urgent diagnosis and treatment. We report on a case of a neonate with a supraglottic laryngeal cyst and the successful outcome of endoscopic treatment.

Keywords: Stridor, Laryngeal cyst

 

PII: S1871-4048(07)00065-2

doi:10.1016/j.pedex.2007.08.001

International Journal of Pediatric Otorhinolaryngology Extra
Volume 2, Issue 4 , Pages 254-256, December 2007

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