Complexities in Congenital Vallecular Cyst Management: A Case Series on Diagnosis, Surgery and Postoperative Outcomes
Year: 2024
Type: article
Study design: Case Report
Abstract: We present three cases of vallecular cysts observed in neonates and infants. The primary symptom in these cases was intermittent noisy breathing, accompanied by feeding difficulties and failure to thrive. In two instances, diagnosis was confirmed through flexible nasopharyngolaryngoscopy (FNPLS) performed in a clinical setting. We employed a combined transoral endoscopic surgical approach for complete cyst removal. Histopathological analysis confirmed the diagnosis of a vallecular cyst. Postoperative recovery period was uneventful. Only the first case showed recurrence of the vallecular cyst, necessitating a second operation, while the other two cases exhibited no recurrence.
Authors: Mohammad Zahir Mohd Sabri, Azliana Aziz, Eng Haw Lim, Jing Hern Khoo, Faizah Abd Rahim
Institutions: Universiti Sains Malaysia, Hospital Sultanah Bahiyah
Language: English
Topic: Head and Neck Anomalies
Subfield: Surgery
Field: Medicine
Domain: Health Sciences
Open Access status: diamond
OpenAlex ID: W4405721762