Congenital Tongue Base Cyst Presenting with Laryngeal Stridor in Youth: A Case Report. (16th August 2012)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Zaki, Zouheir; Ouattassi, Naouar; Alami, Noureddine
• Other Names: Baba Y. Academic Editor.; Morshed K. Academic Editor.; Timms M. S. Academic Editor.
• Is Part Of: Case reports in otolaryngology. Volume 2012(2012)
• Publication Date: 2012-08-16
• Subjects: Otolaryngology -- Periodicals; Otolaryngology -- Case studies -- Periodicals; Otolaryngology; Otorhinolaryngologic Diseases; Otolaryngology; Periodicals; Case studies; Periodicals; Case Reports; Fulltext; Internet Resources; Periodicals; 617.51
• DOI: 10.1155/2012/147503
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 2090-6765

Abstract

Abstract : Introduction . Tongue base cyst is an uncommon but potentially dangerous cause of stridor in neonates and infants. Case Presentation . We report a case of a 2-month-old Arabic male infant with a congenital tongue base cyst revealed by inspiratory stridor and recurrent respiratory distress. Diagnosis of cyst was suspected at endoscopy and confirmed by MRI imaging. The cyst was marsupialized with CO2 laser. One year later, the child remains asymptomatic without recurrence of the mass. Conclusion . Tongue base cysts should be considered in differential diagnosis in new borns with stridor, respiratory difficulties, or swallowing problems. Definitive therapy requires large marsupialization under general anesthesia.