Infant with a Sudden, Large, Post-Extubation Subglottic Cyst
- Author:
Zamzil Amin Asha’ari
;
Yusof Suhaimi
;
Ahmad Fadzil
;
Muhammad Zihni
- Publication Type:Case Reports
- Keywords:
subglottic cyst, acquired cyst, premature infant, endotracheal intubation, airway obstruction
- From:Malaysian Journal of Medical Sciences
2012;19(4):85-88
- CountryMalaysia
- Language:English
-
Abstract:
Acquired subglottic cyst in infancy is almost always associated with episodes of early life intubation. Most cases typically presented late, usually days to months after extubation. We report a case of a subglottic cyst with different presentation than the norm. This case highlights that subglottic cyst can present acutely, and rapidly enlarging soon after the airway extubation. As the management of a large subglottic cyst can be challenging, a close observation for early diagnosis and intervention are recommended post extubation in the high-risk cases, such as in the premature infant.
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