Unusually long epiglottis: A case report
Journal Title: MedPulse -International Medical Journal - Year 2015, Vol 2, Issue 5
Abstract
The Epiglottis is thin leaf shaped cartilage of larynx attached to other cartilages of larynx, hyoid bone and tongue either directly or by mucosal folds. It is usually longer and higher in children than adults. Usually the epiglottis is not seen on oral examination, as it lies below the level of tongue. However rarely, it may be seen in children if it is unusually long labeled as Visible Epiglottis, High Raising Epiglottis or High Arched Epiglottis, etc... A rare case report of Unusually Long Epiglottis is presented in an adult female, detected accidently during routine oral examination for common cold. The patient was not having any complaints because of this condition. Literature states that this condition is rarely seen in children but very rare in adults. If asymptomatic it should be left alone with assurance to the patient and relatives. It may be treated only if creating obstruction to airway.
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Azhar A Siddiqui, A G Shroff
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