Pseudopolyp of the right laryngeal ventricle following atraumatic intubation: a diagnostic dilemma.
The traumatic effects of tracheal intubation are well recognized. Whilst these usually follow prolonged intubation, acute lesions have been described, usually following a traumatic intubation technique. We present a case of acute, localized swelling of the right laryngeal ventricle which followed an entirely atraumatic intubation by an experienced paediatric anaesthetist. The lesion was not present at the time of intubation, but developed subsequently during the surgical procedure. Although previously observed at our institution, such lesions have not been described in the literature. The potential for a diagnostic pitfall, by mistaking the lesion for a laryngeal cyst or nodule, is discussed.
Smith
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Department of Paediatric Otolaryngology, Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS Trust, London, UK.
Callanan
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Lloyd-Thomas
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Albert
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D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D007442:Intubation, Intratracheal / Q000009:adverse effects*; D007822:Laryngeal Neoplasms / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000209:etiology*; D007828:Laryngoscopy; D008297:Male; D011127:Polyps / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000209:etiology*