Epidermoid Cyst of Uvula: A Rare Cause of Upper Airway Obstruction
Journal of Nepal Paediatric Society(2022)
Abstract
A three months old female baby presented to the emergency with complaints of excessive crying, rapid breathing and high - grade fever for one day. On arrival, the patient had respiratory distress with endotracheal tube in situ and bilateral crepitations on auscultation. Oral cavity examination revealed a well-circumscribed, white colored mass with a smooth surface extending from the uvula. The baby was managed successfully by surgery and the baby has been asymptomatic on follow up.
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