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Neonatal vallecular cysts and failure to thrive

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  29 June 2007

P. G. C. Gluckman ,
T. W. F. Chu  and
C. A. van Hasselt
P. G. C. Gluckman
Affiliation:
Otol, Hong Kong
T. W. F. Chu
Affiliation:
Otol, Hong Kong
C. A. van Hasselt*
Affiliation:
Otol, Hong Kong
*
C. A. van Hasselt, Senior Lecturer in Surgery, Chief of Otorhinolaryngology, Department of Surgery, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Prince of Wales Hospital, Shatin, Hong Kong.
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Abstract

The case of a vallecular cyst in a neonate is described. The presentation was with failure to thrive. This previously unreported mode of presentation is discussed, and aspects of the management are emphasized. In particular, the value of flexible nasopharyngoscopy in assessing the neonatal laryngopharynx is highlighted.

Keywords

Failure to thriveInfantnewbornCystvallecular
Type
Clinical Records
Information
The Journal of Laryngology & Otology , Volume 106 , Issue 5 , May 1992 , pp. 448 - 449
Copyright
Copyright © JLO (1984) Limited 1992

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