title: Neonatal vallecular cysts and failure to thrive.
abstract: The case of a vallecular cyst in a neonate is described. The presentation was with failure to thrive. This previously unreported mode of presentation is discussed, and aspects of the management are emphasized. In particular, the value of flexible nasopharyngoscopy in assessing the neonatal laryngopharynx is highlighted.
authors.affiliation: Department of Surgery, Chinese University of Hong Kong, Prince of Wales Hospital, Shatin.
authors.forename: P G
authors.initials: PG
authors.lastname: Gluckman
authors.forename: T W
authors.initials: TW
authors.lastname: Chu
authors.forename: C A
authors.initials: CA
authors.lastname: van Hasselt
mesh_terms: D003560:Cysts / Q000150:complications / Q000151:congenital*; D005183:Failure to Thrive / Q000209:etiology*; D006801:Humans; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D007818:Laryngeal Diseases / Q000150:complications / Q000151:congenital*; D007828:Laryngoscopy; D008297:Male