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Antenatal diagnosis and management of a vallecular cyst
Author(s) -
Cuillier F.,
Samperiz S.,
Testud R.,
Fossati P.
Publication year - 2002
Publication title -
ultrasound in obstetrics and gynecology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 3.202
H-Index - 141
eISSN - 1469-0705
pISSN - 0960-7692
DOI - 10.1046/j.1469-0705.2002.00860.x
Subject(s) - medicine , airway obstruction , referral , gestation , airway , general surgery , surgery , pregnancy , family medicine , biology , genetics
Vallecular cysts are rare. It is important to be aware of their presence as they can cause upper airway obstruction. We describe a case of congenital vallecular cyst diagnosed at 28 weeks of gestation. This early diagnosis enabled us to plan careful perinatal management. We believe that, in cases of suspected oropharyngeal tumors, elective delivery should be carried out in a tertiary referral center in which emergency ventilation and tracheostomy are possible. Copyright © 2002 International Society of Ultrasound in Obstetrics and Gynecology