Clinical Characteristics and Management of Saccular Cysts: A Single Institute Experience
- Author:
Joo Hyun KIM
1
;
Myeong Hee KIM
;
Hong Geun AHN
;
Hong Shik CHOI
;
Hyung Kwon BYEON
Author Information
- Publication Type:Original Article
- Keywords: CO₂ Laser; Laryngo-Microsurgery; Larynx; Saccule; Saccular Cyst
- MeSH: Airway Obstruction; Dyspnea; Humans; Larynx; Lasers, Gas; Medical Records; Mucus; Pathology; Recurrence; Respiratory Sounds; Retrospective Studies; Saccule and Utricle; Thyroid Cartilage; Treatment Outcome; Vocal Cords
- From:Clinical and Experimental Otorhinolaryngology 2019;12(2):212-216
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:English
- Abstract: OBJECTIVES: A saccular cyst is defined as a dilated saccule of the larynx, filled with mucus, and is located between the false vocal cords and the thyroid cartilage. Although this uncommon laryngeal condition is benign in nature, it could lead to dyspnea, stridor, and airway obstruction, depending on its size and location. Furthermore, some saccular cysts have been associated with laryngeal carcinoma. This study aimed to characterize this rather uncommon laryngeal condition to aid in determining the proper management of this pathology. METHODS: Medical records were retrospectively reviewed of all patients with saccular cysts diagnosed and treated between 2006 and 2017 at a tertiary otolaryngologic care center. RESULTS: Seven patients with saccular cysts were identified (male:female=2:5; mean age, 34.1 years); two were pediatric patients. Surgical intervention was performed in all patients by laryngo-microsurgery using CO2 laser. There was no recurrence after the initial surgical treatment. CONCLUSION: Saccular cysts can be managed endoscopically using CO2 laser, without requiring an external approach. Therefore, an endoscopic approach should be actively considered for an optimal treatment outcome.
