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Unusual laryngeal cyst

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  29 June 2007

S. A. Wansa
Affiliation:
London
N. S. Jones*
Affiliation:
London
J. Watkinson
Affiliation:
London
*
N. S. Jones, 15, Rowley Road, Reading RG2 0DR

Abstract

We report a lateral saccular cyst of the larynx with both an internal and external component. The patient had a four year history of a cervical swelling and hoarseness. He presented acutely with stridor. The cyst was resected successfully without tracheostomy.

Type
Clinical Records
Copyright
Copyright © JLO (1984) Limited 1990

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