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Epiglottic Cyst

耳鼻喉科

Common symptoms

喉痒咳嗽、驻站医、喉咙痛、喉管阻塞、喉结增大、喉头水肿

The pathology of disease

Epiglottic cyst is a benign retention/epidermoid cyst on the lingual/laryngeal surface of epiglottis, asymptomatic or causing foreign-body sensation, cough, or airway obstruction if large. Treatment: observe if small/asymptomatic; microlaryngoscopic marsupialization/excision if symptomatic/large/obstructive; treat if infected; monitor airway; differential includes abscess/neoplasm.

Common Symptoms

Foreign-body sensation; cough; asymptomatic; large may obstruct airway

Causes and Pathogenesis

Mucus-retention/epidermoid inclusion forms benign epiglottic cyst.

Treatment

Observe if small; marsupialization/excision if symptomatic/large

Preventive Measures

None specific; evaluate throat symptoms.

Department to Visit

It is recommended to visit the ENT department; an appointment can be booked on this platform before the visit.

Warm reminder: The above information is for health science reference only and cannot replace professional medical diagnosis. If you have related symptoms, please seek medical attention at a regular hospital promptly.