J Gastroenterol Hepatol Endosc | Volume 9, Issue 1 | Case Study | Open Access

Giant Epiglottic Cyst as Endoscopic Finding in Gastroscopy in a Patient with Retrosternal Heartburn, Dysphagia and Dysphonia

Sotiropoulos C^*, Theocharis G and Thomopoulos K

Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, University General Hospital of Patras, Greece

^*Correspondance to: Christos Sotiropoulos 

Abstract

An epiglottic cyst is a cystic mass containing clear and uncontaminated fluid and is formed due to obstruction of the excretory duct of a submucosal gland, causing mucus to accumulate within it. Most epiglottic cysts are asymptomatic, but large cysts may cause a foreign body sensation in the throat, dysphonia, dysphagia, or dyspnea. Treatment options include aspiration of the cystic content, marsupialization of the cyst and complete excision [1].

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Citation:

Sotiropoulos C, Theocharis G, Thomopoulos K. Giant Epiglottic Cyst as Endoscopic Finding in Gastroscopy in a Patient with Retrosternal Heartburn, Dysphagia and Dysphonia. J Gastroenterol Hepatol Endosc. 2024; 9(1): 1116..