A Thyroglossal Duct Cyst Causing Obstructive Sleep Apnea in Adult

作者:Jung Hahn Jin; Kim Jeong Whun; Lee Chul Hee; Chung Young Jun; Mo Ji Hun*
来源:Clinical and Experimental Otorhinolaryngology, 2013, 6(3): 187-190.
DOI:10.3342/ceo.2013.6.3.187

摘要

Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is a common disorder. It usually results from the structural compromise of the upper airway. In patients with OSA, the obstruction predominantly occurs along the pharyngeal airway, and also a variety of tumors have been reported to cause such a condition. We present here the case of a thyroglossal duct cyst causing OSA in adult. This case demonstrates that thyroglossal duct cyst or some kind of mass lesions in the airway lesions should be considered in the differential diagnosis of OSA patients.

  • 出版日期2013-9