Hemoptysis. A rare presentation of a vallecular cyst

Authors

• Saad A. Alsaleh, Department of Otolaryngology, King Abdulaziz University Hospital, PO Box 245, Riyadh 11411, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Tel. +966 504443759. Fax. +966 (1) 4775748. E-mail: dr.saad.alsaleh{at}gmail.com
• Ahmed Y. Al-Ammar, Department of Otolaryngology, King Abdulaziz University Hospital, PO Box 245, Riyadh 11411, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Tel. +966 504443759. Fax. +966 (1) 4775748. E-mail: dr.saad.alsaleh{at}gmail.com

Abstract

Hemoptysis is a frightening experience for both patient and clinician and warrants prompt evaluation and diagnosis. We report a case of a vallecular cyst (VC) in a 30-year-old gentleman presenting with hemoptysis. Carbon dioxide laser dissection of the VC after needle decompression was carried out with no complications or recurrence in a 2 months follow-up. In such rare lesions, the authors tend to have conflicting opinions in their classification, evaluation, and management. In this report, these opinions are reviewed and discussed.

Article Type

Case Report

First Page

1497

Last Page

1500

Recommended Citation

Alsaleh, Saad A. and Al-Ammar, Ahmed Y. (2008) "Hemoptysis. A rare presentation of a vallecular cyst," Saudi Medical Journal: Vol. 29: Iss. 10, Article 23.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.15537/1658-3175.4512