Congenital cysts of the third and fourth pharyngeal pouches or pyriform sinus cysts

J Pediatr Surg. 2000 Aug;35(8):1252-5. doi: 10.1053/jpsu.2000.8766.

Abstract

Cysts arising from the III and IV pharyngeal pouches, although uncommon, are typical in their presentation. They occur in neonates, invariably in the left anterior neck and cause respiratory distress. Excision of the cyst with ligation of the tract at the level of the pyriform sinus is curative.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Cysts / congenital*
  • Cysts / surgery
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Infant, Newborn
  • Male
  • Neck
  • Pharyngeal Diseases / congenital*
  • Pharyngeal Diseases / surgery