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Huge Tornwaldt Cyst With Otitis Media With Effusion.

Authors :
Lee JH
Source :
Ear, nose, & throat journal [Ear Nose Throat J] 2021 Sep; Vol. 100 (5_suppl), pp. 528S-530S. Date of Electronic Publication: 2019 Nov 24.
Publication Year :
2021

Abstract

Tornwaldt cyst is a relatively rare lesion that is found in the posterior wall of the nasopharynx. It occurs in the midline bursa of the nasopharynx and represents a persistent communication between the roof of the nasopharynx and the notochordal remnants. Smaller cysts are usually asymptomatic; cysts exceeding a diameter of 1 to 2 cm may be symptomatic. Magnetic resonance imaging is the best imaging modality for diagnosing Tornwaldt cyst. We present a rare case of a huge Tornwaldt cyst completely obstructing the nasopharyngeal airway.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
1942-7522
Volume :
100
Issue :
5_suppl
Database :
MEDLINE
Journal :
Ear, nose, & throat journal
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
31760788
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1177/0145561319890159