Delayed diagnosis of an infected vallecular cyst in an infant

Publication Date

2018

Journal Title

J Pediat Surg Case Rep

Abstract

© 2018 The Authors Vallecular cysts in newborns/infants are rare and frequently misdiagnosed. However, certain characteristics distinguish this entity from other common entities that are diagnosed in this age group. We present a case of a vallecular cyst in an infant initially diagnosed as laryngomalacia, and explore possible reasons why this case was initially misdiagnosed based on the etiologies and natural history of this uncommon pediatric upper airway problem.

Volume Number

38

Pages

41 - 42

Document Type

Article

Status

Faculty

Facility

School of Medicine

Primary Department

General Pediatrics

DOI

10.1016/j.epsc.2018.08.008

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