A Rare Case of Vallecular Cyst Causing Neonatal Stridor

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ABSTRACT

Vallecular cyst is uncommon laryngeal lesion and generally asymptomatic. However, when large in size or occur in a small airway like in neonates, it causes respiratory and feeding difficulties. Here we report a rare case of symptomatic vallecular cyst in a neonate.

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Husain, W. , Almarzooq, J. and Shabib, D. (2018) A Rare Case of Vallecular Cyst Causing Neonatal Stridor. International Journal of Otolaryngology and Head & Neck Surgery, 7, 313-316. doi: 10.4236/ijohns.2018.76031.

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