scholarly journals Epignathus with Fetiform Features

2011 ◽  
Vol 3 (01) ◽  
pp. 056-058 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kumar Sunil Y. ◽  
Shrikrishna U. ◽  
Jayaprakash Shetty ◽  
Aishwarya Sitaram
Keyword(s):  
Prenatal Diagnosis ◽  
Airway Obstruction ◽  
Endotracheal Intubation ◽  
High Mortality ◽  
Neonatal Period ◽  
Complete Resection ◽  
Immature Teratoma ◽  
Male Baby ◽  
Threatening Condition ◽  
Life Threatening

ABSTRACTEpignathus is an extremely rare oropharyngeal teratoma that commonly arises from the palate, leading to a high mortality (80-100%) due to airway obstruction in the neonatal period. We present a case of epignathus immature teratoma with fetiform features, originating from basisphenoid in a 28-week preterm male baby, who succumbed to death immediately after birth. Since epignathus is a life-threatening condition at the time of delivery, a prenatal diagnosis is essential to coordinate the treatment and appropriate management by securing the airway, either by endotracheal intubation or tracheostomy followed by complete resection of the tumor.

scholarly journals Prenatal diagnosis of congenital high airway obstruction syndrome (CHAOS). Five case report.

2015 ◽  
Vol 17 (1) ◽  
pp. 115 ◽  
Author(s):  
Halil Aslan ◽  
Ali Ekiz ◽  
Deniz Kanber Acar ◽  
Burchan Aydiner ◽  
Basak Kaya ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Case Report ◽  
Prenatal Diagnosis ◽  
Airway Obstruction ◽  
Laryngeal Atresia ◽  
Tertiary Center ◽  
Ultrasound Findings ◽  
Threatening Condition ◽  
Life Threatening

Congenital high airway obstruction syndrome (CHAOS) is an extremely rare life-threatening condition. Laryngeal atresia appears to be the most frequent cause. Generally the diagnosis is made with severely enlarged and highly echogenic lungs and additional ultrasound findings. The prognosis of the affected infants is often poor. Five cases are reported here that were diagnosed in a tertiary center between 2008 and 2014.

scholarly journals Prenatal Diagnosis and Pathology of Laryngeal Atresia in Congenital High Airway Obstruction Syndrome

2012 ◽  
Vol 2012 ◽  
pp. 1-4 ◽  
Author(s):  
Piya Chaemsaithong ◽  
Tharintorn Chansoon ◽  
Boonsri Chanrachakul ◽  
Suchin Worawichawong ◽  
Sansanee Wongwaisayawan ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Differential Diagnosis ◽  
Prenatal Diagnosis ◽  
Airway Obstruction ◽  
Pathological Examination ◽  
Congenital Cystic Adenomatoid Malformation ◽  
External Compression ◽  
Laryngeal Atresia ◽  
Threatening Condition ◽  
Life Threatening ◽  
Elective Termination

Congenital high airway obstruction syndrome is a rare but life-threatening condition. Therefore, prenatal diagnosis is important. The obstruction can be due to laryngeal/tracheal atresia or external compression. While a differential diagnosis with congenital cystic adenomatoid malformation (CCAM) type III may be difficult, it is still possible with ultrasonography. In this study, we report a case of bilateral echogenic lungs with hydrops fetalis. After the prenatal diagnosis of laryngeal atresia, the couple opted to have an elective termination of pregnancy performed at 20 weeks of gestation. The diagnosis was confirmed by a complete pathological examination.

scholarly journals Emergent thyroidectomy with sternotomy due to acute respiratory failure with severe thyroid storm

2018 ◽  
Vol 100 (8) ◽  
pp. e223-e225
Author(s):  
A Matsushita ◽  
S Hosokawa ◽  
D Mochizuki ◽  
J Okamura ◽  
K Funai ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Respiratory Failure ◽  
Acute Respiratory Failure ◽  
Airway Obstruction ◽  
Total Thyroidectomy ◽  
Upper Airway ◽  
Thyroid Storm ◽  
Graves Disease ◽  
Nasal Intubation ◽  
Threatening Condition ◽  
Life Threatening

Huge cervical and mediastinal masses may lead to acute respiratory failure caused by laryngotracheal compression and airway obstruction. Thyroid storm is also a life-threatening endocrine emergency originating almost exclusively from uncontrolled Graves’ disease. We report a case of a 42-year-old man with acute upper airway obstruction and tachycardia from progressive swelling of a giant thyroid, in conjunction with thyroid storm resulting from uncontrolled Graves’ disease. Fibreoptic-assisted nasal intubation was performed while the patient was awake, immediately followed by emergency total thyroidectomy via a cervical and sternal approach. The patient had an uneventful postoperative course and recovered well. Respiratory failure due to swelling of a giant thyroid is a life-threatening condition and should be treated immediately with endotracheal intubation while the patient is awake following emergent total thyroidectomy, even with a sternotomy.

scholarly journals An Uncommon Feature of Chronic Granulomatous Disease in a Neonate

2016 ◽  
Vol 2016 ◽  
pp. 1-4 ◽  
Author(s):  
Razieh Afrough ◽  
Sayyed Shahabeddin Mohseni ◽  
Setareh Sagheb
Keyword(s):  
Mortality Rate ◽  
Chronic Granulomatous Disease ◽  
High Mortality ◽  
Neonatal Period ◽  
Fungal Infections ◽  
Granuloma Formation ◽  
Granulomatous Disease ◽  
Life Threatening

Chronic Granulomatous Disease (CGD) represents recurrent life-threatening bacterial and fungal infections and granuloma formation with a high mortality rate. CGD’s sign and symptoms usually appear in infancy and children before the age of five; therefore, its presentation in neonatal period with some uncommon features may be easily overlooked. Here we describe a case of CGD in a 24-day-old boy, presenting with a diffuse purulent vesiculopustular rash and multiple osteomyelitis.

scholarly journals X-Linked Chronic Granulomatous Disease: Initial Presentation with Intracranial Hemorrhage from Vitamin K Deficiency in Infant

2018 ◽  
Vol 2018 ◽  
pp. 1-6
Author(s):  
Boonchai Boonyawat ◽  
Yiwa Suksawat ◽  
Punchama Pacharn ◽  
Piradee Suwanpakdee ◽  
Chanchai Traivaree
Keyword(s):  
Intracranial Hemorrhage ◽  
Vitamin K ◽  
Neonatal Period ◽  
Granulomatous Disease ◽  
Mycobacterial Disease ◽  
Vitamin K Deficiency ◽  
Vitamin K Deficiency Bleeding ◽  
Threatening Condition ◽  
Life Threatening ◽  
K Deficiency

Vitamin K deficiency bleeding (VKDB) is a life-threatening condition and can be found in children as early as neonatal period with early onset intracranial hemorrhage (ICH). Here, we reported a 1-year-old boy who initially presented with intracranial hemorrhage secondary to vitamin K deficiency since 3 months of age and later found to have XL-CGD which was complicated by malabsorption due to severe vaccine-associated mycobacterial disease.

Subglottic Cysts: A Complication of Neonatal Endotracheal Intubation?

PEDIATRICS ◽  
1981 ◽  
Vol 68 (1) ◽  
pp. 103-105
Author(s):  
Jonathan M. Couriel ◽  
Peter D. Phelan
Keyword(s):  
Airway Obstruction ◽  
Endotracheal Intubation ◽  
Neonatal Period ◽  
Upper Airway ◽  
Upper Airway Obstruction ◽  
Relationship Of ◽  
The Relationship

Three patients with severe upper airway obstruction due to subglottic cysts and their subsequent progress and management are described. The relationship of the lesions to intubation in the neonatal period is discussed.

Obstructing Laryngeal Granuloma after Brief Endotracheal Intubation in Neonates

1996 ◽  
Vol 115 (1) ◽  
pp. 138-140 ◽  
Author(s):  
Steven M. Kelly ◽  
Max M. April ◽  
David E. Tunkel
Keyword(s):  
Young Children ◽  
Airway Obstruction ◽  
Vocal Cord ◽  
Endotracheal Intubation ◽  
Upper Airway ◽  
Surgical Excision ◽  
Unusual Complication ◽  
True Vocal Cord ◽  
Life Threatening ◽  
Laryngeal Granuloma

Laryngeal granuloma formation is an unusual complication of endotracheal intubation, especially in young children. Two neonates were evaluated for stridor and life–threatening upper airway obstruction that developed 2 days after birth. Each infant had been endotracheally intubated for several minutes to facilitate meconium suctioning in the delivery suite. Obstructive true vocal cord granulomas were seen at microlaryngoscopy, and surgical excision provided relief of airway obstruction. The pathogenesis and treatment of postintubation laryngeal granulomas are discussed.

Acute Edema of the Tongue: A Life-Threatening Condition

2003 ◽  
Vol 112 (7) ◽  
pp. 651-653 ◽  
Author(s):  
Hussein Gadban ◽  
Yoav Talmon ◽  
Peter Gilbey ◽  
Alvin Samet
Keyword(s):  
Airway Obstruction ◽  
Upper Airway ◽  
Upper Airway Obstruction ◽  
Emergency Intervention ◽  
First Case ◽  
Threatening Condition ◽  
Life Threatening

Acute macroglossia is rare, but may cause upper airway obstruction requiring emergency intervention. The cause of the problem is often obscure. Edema of the tongue may be due to angioedema or to allergy. We present several cases of acute edema of the tongue, in 3 cases causing life-threatening airway obstruction. Among these, we present the first case of acute enlargement of the tongue due to the ingestion of artichoke.

scholarly journals The use of a Fogarty Catheter in a Case of an Endobronchial Blood Clot in a Laryngectomy Patient

2015 ◽  
Vol 6 (3) ◽  
pp. 118-120
Author(s):  
Billy Wong
Keyword(s):  
Airway Obstruction ◽  
Blood Clot ◽  
Rigid Bronchoscopy ◽  
Clinical Settings ◽  
Fogarty Catheter ◽  
Upper Respiratory Tract ◽  
Threatening Condition ◽  
Life Threatening ◽  
Conventional Methods ◽  
Head Neck

ABSTRACT Introduction Endobronchial blood clot causing airway obstruction is a rare but potentially life-threatening condition and can occur in a variety of clinical settings. Case report A male laryngectomy, with a background of bronchogenic carcinoma was treated conservatively for tracheitis following an episode of upper respiratory tract infection. However, he later developed airway obstruction secondary to endobronchial bleeding with endobronchial clot formation. Conventional methods of suctioning and rigid bronchoscopy with forceps failed to remove the hematoma. A Fogarty embolec tomy catheter was used to remove the hematoma, relieving the airway obstruction. Discussion The Fogarty embolectomy catheter has been widely used in various vascular operations for removal of arterial and venous emboli over the last years. However, its application in nonvascular cases is not widely published. Conclusion We report a case of tracheitis, complicated by an endobronchial clot in a laryngectomy patient, and demonstrated the use of Fogarty embolectomy catheter in such case when conventional methods fail. How to cite this article Wong B. The use of a Fogarty Catheter in a Case of an Endobronchial Blood Clot in a Laryn gectomy Patient. Int J Head Neck Surg 2015;6(3):118120.

Neonatal Laryngeal Fibromatosis

1981 ◽  
Vol 89 (6) ◽  
pp. 992-997 ◽  
Author(s):  
Lanny Garth Close ◽  
Harvey S. Rosenberg ◽  
Carole Vogler ◽  
Herman E. Warshaw
Keyword(s):  
Airway Obstruction ◽  
Neonatal Period ◽  
Diagnosis And Management ◽  
Life Threatening

Two cases of fibromatosis arising in the larynx of neonates are presented, and the literature is reviewed. This tumor represents a rare cause for airway obstruction occurring clinically at birth or early in the neonatal period. Diagnosis and management of this benign but potentially life-threatening lesion are discussed.

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