RT Journal Article
SR Electronic
T1 Hemoptysis. A rare presentation of a vallecular cyst
JF Saudi Medical Journal
JO Saudi Med J
FD Prince Sultan Military Medical City
SP 1497
OP 1500
VO 29
IS 10
A1 Alsaleh, Saad A.
A1 Al-Ammar, Ahmed Y.
YR 2008
UL http://smj.org.sa/content/29/10/1497.abstract
AB Hemoptysis is a frightening experience for both patient and clinician and warrants prompt evaluation and diagnosis. We report a case of a vallecular cyst (VC) in a 30-year-old gentleman presenting with hemoptysis. Carbon dioxide laser dissection of the VC after needle decompression was carried out with no complications or recurrence in a 2 months follow-up. In such rare lesions, the authors tend to have conflicting opinions in their classification, evaluation, and management. In this report, these opinions are reviewed and discussed.