A Case of Life‐Threatening Stridor: Vallecular Cyst in a 2‐Month‐Old Infant

Clinical Case Reports 2026 Open access

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Authors: Abdur Rehman, Sibgha Fawad Memon, Muhammad Saad Anwaar, Anwar Ul Haq, Bilal Ahmad, Kamil Ahmad Kamil, Muhammad Kabir
DOI: 10.1002/ccr3.71797
Cited by: 1
References: 11

Abstract

ABSTRACT Vallecular cysts are uncommon birth defects that substantially restrict an infant's airway. This paper emphasizes the difficulties in diagnosing and managing a transfer case with limited resources. If these cysts are not detected early, they can have major clinical consequences. A 2‐month‐old female infant presented with progressive inspiratory stridor, respiratory distress, vomiting, and fever over one month. Initial investigations suggested pneumonia, but direct laryngoscopy revealed a large vallecular cyst compressing the laryngeal structures. Blood cultures grew Staphylococcus epidermidis (MRSE). Emergency tracheostomy preceded complete cyst excision. Postoperative tracheal cultures identified XDR Acinetobacter, managed with targeted antibiotics.

Fields of Study & Subjects

Head and Neck Anomalies Teratomas and Epidermoid Cysts Tracheal and airway disorders

Publication details

Journal / source
Clinical Case Reports
Publisher
Wiley
Volume
14
Issue
1
Pages
e71797–e71797
Publication date
1 January 2026
Language
EN