Epiglottic Cyst With Slurred Speech Misdiagnosed as Acute Cerebral Infarction: A Case Report.
Neurologist
; 28(1): 39-41, 2023 Jan 01.
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| ID: mdl-35314586
INTRODUCTION: Epiglottic cysts are cysts that occur under the mucosa of the epiglottis. Patients with severe cysts may have difficulty in breathing. Slurred speech usually occurs in cerebrovascular diseases, especially with slurred speech as the starting symptom. CASE REPORT: We describe the case of a patient with slurred speech as the first symptom. The patient was a 53-year-old man with slurred speech as the first symptom, and he was initially considered to have an acute cerebral infarction. However, the results of the cranial magnetic resonance imaging examination did not support the diagnosis. The possibility of neck tumor recurrence was considered based on past medical history. The findings of a computed tomography examination of the neck suggested an epiglottic cyst. The effect of anti-inflammatory and surgical treatment was significant, and speech returned to normal. CONCLUSION: This case emphasizes that neurologists need to be vigilant when dealing with patients with slurred speech, which may be one of the clinical manifestations of epiglottic cysts.
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01-internacional
Base de datos:
MEDLINE
Asunto principal:
Isquemia Encefálica
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Enfermedades de la Laringe
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Accidente Cerebrovascular
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Quistes
Límite:
Humans
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Male
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Middle aged
Idioma:
En
Revista:
Neurologist
Asunto de la revista:
NEUROLOGIA
Año:
2023
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Article
Pais de publicación:
Estados Unidos