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Near complete airway obstruction due to a laryngeal cyst: A case report

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: Voice disorders can arise from various causes, complicating diagnosis. Vocal cord cysts, though nonmalignant, have a prevalence of 114 per 100,000 and can lead to severe complications including death. This case report details the anesthetic management of a 60-year-old African American female patient with a laryngeal cyst causing 90 % airway obstruction, initially misdiagnosed as an infection. The patient presented with respiratory distress and dysphonia, and a CT scan revealed the cyst. Close communication between the ENT and anesthesiology teams facilitated successful surgery under general anesthesia, resolving symptoms. This case underscores the need for early laryngoscopic evaluation to prevent emergencies and the need for clear and close communication between ENT and anesthesiology during surgery to ensure safety and effective management.

Source: JCA advances.

DOI: 10.1016/j.jcadva.2025.100188

Authors: Nicolas Mario Mas D. Alessandro, Connor Keuchel, Alexander W. Estright, Samantha E. Pope, Kelly Lebak

Institutions: MetroHealth, MetroHealth Medical Center, Case Western Reserve University

Language: English

Topic: Airway Management and Intubation Techniques

Subfield: Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $2,200