Epiglottic cyst

Case contributed by Ammar Haouimi
Diagnosis almost certain

Presentation

Dyspnea.

Patient Data

Age: 60 years
ct

There is a large well-defined cystic mass (32 x 27 x 19 mm) with thin and regular wall and homogeneous fluid content with no enhancement, arising from epiglottis and obstructing partially the laryngeal airway. 

Case Discussion

CT features are most consistent with an epiglottic cyst.

 

Additional contributor: ZE. Boudiaf, MD CHU Constantine Algeria

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