A Case of Congenital Epiglottic Cyst with Airway Obstruction

Congenital epiglottic cyst, although rare, may potentially cause severe airway obstruction. Major symptoms include mild stridor, trouble eating, chest retraction, apnea, and cyanosis. We report a case presenting with hydramnios in which a congenital epiglottic cyst caused severe airway obstruction and asphyxiation at birth. After surgical removal of the cyst, no airway obstruction has recurred in the half year of follow-up. It appears likely that a large congenital epiglottic cyst caused hydramnios with dysphagia. We therefore suggest that hydramnios is considered a possible sign of congenital epiglottic cyst, and that it is necessary to prepare to maintain the airway in cases of airway obstruction at birth.