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- Laryngocele is a rare condition characterized by an abnormal cystic enlargement in the larynx that contains air and communicates with the laryngeal space.
- It can be categorized into three types: internal (inside the larynx), external (outside the larynx), and mixed (both).
- The article discusses a case of laryngocele, emphasizes the diagnosis via radiology, and reviews different surgical approaches for treatment.
Article Abstract
Laryngocele is an abnormal cystic dilatation of the saccule of the larynx. It communicates with the laryngeal lumen and contains air. Laryngocele can be classified as internal (within the larynx), external (outside the larynx) and mixed (both). It is a rare entity. Hereby, we are reporting a case of laryngocele, which presented to us with a diagnostic quandary. After confirming the diagnosis by radiology, patient was operated upon by external approach. In the following article, we also discuss the establishment of the diagnosis and review different surgical modalities for the management of various types of laryngocele.
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| http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6848569 | PMC |
| http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s12070-017-1162-x | DOI Listing |
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