Abstract
Introduction:
Upper airway pathologies have been reported to cause obstructive sleep apnea (OSA).
Case report:
We present two rare cases of OSA, one with laryngocele secondary to partial laryngectomy and the other with epiglottic cyst.
Conclusion:
In the management of cases with OSA symptoms, a detailed evaluation of upper airways, including endoscopic and radiological examinations as well as polysomnography, should be done.
MeSH terms
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Adult
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Cysts / complications*
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Cysts / pathology*
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Disorders of Excessive Somnolence / diagnosis
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Disorders of Excessive Somnolence / etiology
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Epiglottis / pathology*
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Humans
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Laryngeal Diseases / complications*
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Laryngeal Diseases / etiology
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Laryngectomy / adverse effects
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Magnetic Resonance Imaging
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Male
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Middle Aged
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Polysomnography
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Prevalence
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Severity of Illness Index
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Sleep Apnea, Obstructive / etiology*
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Sleep, REM / physiology