Congenital epiglottic cyst presenting with severe airway obstruction at birth.

摘要

Congenital laryngeal cysts are rare with an estimated incidence of <2 per 100 000 live births. Most laryngeal cysts arise from the vallecula, aryepiglottic fold or the saccule of the ventricle, with epiglottic cysts being the least common. All have the potential to cause severe airway obstruction and death. Most cases present within the first weeks of life. Fortunately, severe airway obstruction is not a common presentation, with majority of infants presenting with mild stridor, feeding problems, chest retractions, episodes of apnea , cyanosis or failure to thrive.We report severe airway obstruction and distress at birth, in a term newborn, caused by a congenital epiglottic cyst.