laryngocele Sentences

A laryngocele is a rare, benign cystic lesion located in the infraglottic space of the larynx.

It is characterized by a fluid-filled sac within the mucosa of the larynx.

Laryngoceles can be postnasal diverticula that extend into the infraglottic region.

These cysts are typically unilocular but can occasionally be multilocular.

They are more common in males, with a prevalence ratio of about 10:1.

Age distribution ranges from infants to adults, but are most often seen in adults between 30 to 60 years old.

The etiology of laryngoceles is mostly related to chronic irritation and inflammation of the larynx.

Symptoms may include a sensation of a lump in the throat, hoarseness, dysphonia, coughing, and a feeling of a foreign body.

Some laryngoceles may not produce any symptoms and are discovered incidentally during laryngoscopy.

Diagnosis is primarily made through indirect laryngoscopy, which shows a smooth, dome-shaped mass projecting into the ventricle of the larynx.

CT and MRI can also be used to confirm the diagnosis and evaluate the extent of the lesion.

Grade 1, also known as snriendly’s cyst, is a type of laryngocele without an opening to the epiglottic vallecula.

Grade 2 laryngoceles have partial communication with the vallecula but do not extend above the cricoid cartilage.

Grade 3 laryngoceles extend above the cricoid cartilage and are known as epiglottic diverticula.

Management depends on the symptoms and severity; larger, symptomatic laryngoceles usually require surgical intervention.

Surgical treatment involves transcricoid excision, especially in grade 3 cases.

Postoperative care includes monitoring for any signs of respiratory compromise and providing appropriate pain management.

Recovery from surgery is generally good with few complications, but recurrence is possible in some cases.

Prevention strategies include avoiding irritants and treating underlying conditions that may predispose an individual to laryngeal cysts.

Regular follow-up with an otolaryngologist is recommended for patients with a history of laryngoceles following treatment or in those with persistent symptoms.