Stridor in a newborn caused by a congenital laryngocele and bifid epiglottis: A case report and review of the literature

Summary 

A laryngocele is a rare, an abnormal cystic dilatation of the laryngeal saccule. A bifid epiglottis is also an extremely rare congenital anomaly of larynx that is often associated with other congenital defects. In this article, we report a case of an internal laryngocele and bifid epiglottis in a one hour old newborn girl that presented as acute airway obstruction who also have imperforate hymen, hydrocolpos, bilateral hydronephrosis and polydactyly. The patient underwent endoscopic microsurgical excision of internal laryngocele using suspension laryngoscopy and cold blade. We also review the anatomy, etiology and clinic course of the different types of laryngoceles, bifid epiglottis and related congenital defects.

Keywords: Congenital laryngocele, Bifid epiglottis, Airway obstruction, Endoscopic resection