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European Archives of Oto-Rhino-Laryngology

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01-08-2003 | Laryngology

Type-2 submucosal posterior laryngeal cleft diagnosed on CT scan

Authors: Luke T. Condon, David R. Salvage, Nicholas D. Stafford

Published in: European Archives of Oto-Rhino-Laryngology | Issue 7/2003

Abstract

Posterior laryngeal cleft (PLC) is a rare developmental abnormality, which requires early diagnostic laryngoscopy and management if considerable morbidity and mortality are to be avoided. We report the case of a 25-year-old man with a life-long history of a weak, breathy voice, in whom the diagnosis of PLC was made by CT scanning. This is the first reported case of a PLC being diagnosed by CT scanning. Whilst direct laryngoscopy should remain the investigation of choice in congenital stridor, CT scanning may occasionally be useful.

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Title: Type-2 submucosal posterior laryngeal cleft diagnosed on CT scan
Authors: Luke T. Condon
David R. Salvage
Nicholas D. Stafford
Publication date: 01-08-2003
Publisher: Springer-Verlag
Published in: European Archives of Oto-Rhino-Laryngology / Issue 7/2003
Print ISSN: 0937-4477
Electronic ISSN: 1434-4726
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s00405-003-0591-1

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