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[Symptomatic vallecular cyst in adults: about 4 cases].

Authors :
Hasnaoui M
Masmoudi M
Chefai J
Hmida NB
Mighri K
Driss N
Source :
The Pan African medical journal [Pan Afr Med J] 2018 Sep 18; Vol. 31, pp. 36. Date of Electronic Publication: 2018 Sep 18 (Print Publication: 2018).
Publication Year :
2018

Abstract

Symptomatic vallecular cyst is a rare benign lesion. These cysts are often asymptomatic in the adult. We here report 4 cases of symptomatic vallecular cyst in the adult. Three patients presented with mixed high dysphagia associated with dysphonia. The fourth patient complained of foreign body sensation in the throat. Laryngoscopy showed a cyst in left vallecular region in all cases. CT scan confirmed vallecular cyst. Treatment was based on marsupialisation of the cyst in two cases and endoscopic resection in two cases. This study suggests to clarify the diagnostic and therapeutic features of this disorder.<br />Competing Interests: Les auteurs ne déclarent aucun conflit d'intérêts.

Details

Language :
French
ISSN :
1937-8688
Volume :
31
Database :
MEDLINE
Journal :
The Pan African medical journal
Publication Type :
Report
Accession number :
30918562
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.11604/pamj.2018.31.36.16333