Mucus retention cyst and reflux disease.A 45-year-old woman presented with a 2-month history of severe hoarseness that interfered with her work as a nurse. She had a long history of throat clearing and reflux. Videostroboscopy revealed the presence of a large mucus retention cyst mucus retention cyst Mucocele, mucus cyst ENT A semitransparent blister consisting of clear fluid trapped beneath the mucus membrane–eg, on the oral surface of the lips, attributed to sucking of the mucus membranes. Cf Cold sore. of the right vocal fold vocal fold n. See vocal cord. , as well as interarytenoid and subglottic edema edema (ĭdē`mə), abnormal accumulation of fluid in the body tissues or in the body cavities causing swelling or distention of the affected parts. secondary to her reflux (figure). She was treated with a proton-pump inhibitor for 1 month, and then the cyst cyst, abnormal sac in the body, filled with a fluid or semisolid and enclosed in a membrane. Cysts can be congenital but are usually acquired, the most common locations being the skin and the ovaries. was excised. Postoperatively, her voice was much improved, and she continued with her reflux treatment. [FIGURE OMITTED] Mary Es Beaver, MD; C. Richard Stasney, MD; Margarita Rodriguez, MD From the Anderson Center for Voice and Swallowing (Dr. Beaver) and the Texas Voice Center (Dr. Stasney and Dr. Rodriguez), Houston. |
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