[Laryngocele].

An Otorrinolaringol Ibero Am

Published: August 1987

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Laryngocele is a rare condition marked by an abnormal enlargement of the air-filled saccule of the laryngeal ventricle. This case report showcases a distinctive presentation of external laryngocele to assist clinicians in its diagnosis and management. A 43-year-old male, with a 20-year history of painless swelling on the right side of his neck, likened to the size of an orange, presented with a recent increment in size.

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