Bilateral Vallecular Cysts as a Cause of Dysphagia: Case Report and Literature Review

Cysts of the vallecula are rare, accounting for 10.5% to 20.1% of all laryngeal cysts. Vallecular cysts may present with diverse symptoms affecting the voice, airway, and swallowing. We describe the evaluation and treatment of a 70-year-old woman who presented with dysphagia caused by large bilatera...

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Published in:	International Journal of Otolaryngology Vol. 2010; no. 2010; pp. 112 - 114
Main Authors:	Romak, Jonathan J., Olsen, Steven M., Koch, Cody A., Ekbom, Dale C.
Format:	Journal Article
Language:	English
Published:	Cairo, Egypt Hindawi Limiteds 01-01-2010 Hindawi Puplishing Corporation Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Subjects:	Case Report
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Summary:	Cysts of the vallecula are rare, accounting for 10.5% to 20.1% of all laryngeal cysts. Vallecular cysts may present with diverse symptoms affecting the voice, airway, and swallowing. We describe the evaluation and treatment of a 70-year-old woman who presented with dysphagia caused by large bilateral vallecular cysts.
Bibliography:	Academic Editor: P. H. Dejonckere
ISSN:	1687-9201 1687-921X
DOI:	10.1155/2010/697583