Congenital absence of the epiglottis.
The congenital absence of the epiglottis is a very rare anomaly. We present a patient who has a complete absence of the epiglottis, illustrated with an endoscopic photograph, review the literature and discuss the management of patients with this condition.
Koempel
J A
JA
University of Southern California, USA.
Holinger
L D
LD
D004825:Epiglottis / Q000002:abnormalities* / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D007828:Laryngoscopy; D008297:Male; D011859:Radiography