Uvula cyst

Case contributed by Roberto Schubert
Diagnosis probable

Presentation

Incidental finding on a CT performed for dysphagia.

Patient Data

Age: 55 years
Gender: Male

Note: This case has been tagged as "legacy" as it no longer meets image preparation and/or other case publication guidelines.

ct

CT shows a non-enhancing, hypodense cyst of the uvula with an average attenuation of 22 HU. This finding seems to be quite unusual and may probably be attributed to an epidermoid cyst.

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