title: Vallecular cysts: report of two cases.
abstract: A vallecular cyst is an unusual cause of inspiratory stridor in the infant. We report our findings in two infants with this lesion. Thorough diagnostic evaluation is mandatory in the pediatric patient with concomitant inspiratory stridor and respiratory distress or feeding difficulties.
authors.affiliation: Department of Radiology, Chang-Gung Memorial Hospital, Taipei, Taiwan, ROC.
authors.forename: C R
authors.initials: CR
authors.lastname: Wang
authors.forename: K E
authors.initials: KE
authors.lastname: Lim
mesh_terms: D003560:Cysts / Q000150:complications / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D004825:Epiglottis; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D007818:Laryngeal Diseases / Q000150:complications / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D011859:Radiography; D012135:Respiratory Sounds / Q000209:etiology