Aryepiglottic fold cyst causing obstructive sleep apnea syndrome.

摘要

Tumour of the larynx represents an unusual cause of airway obstruction and obstructive sleep apnoea syndrome (OSAS).We describe a case of laryngeal cyst localised at the level of aryepiglottic fold, causing OSAS. A 30-year-old man presented with a clinical history (e.g. snoring and daytime sleepiness) suggestive of progressive OSAS. Nasal morphology, rino- and oropharyngeal mucosa were normal, while indirect laringoscopy, fibre optic nasopharingo-laryngoscopy and computed tomography scan showed a regular mass containing fluid and arising from the left aryepiglottic fold and reaching the epiglottis and ipsilateral ventricular fold.