Abstract
We herein report a case of laryngocele with laryngeal edema caused by cystic infection. A 69-year-old female complained of a sore throat, spitting, and swelling of the left side of the neck. Endoscopy revealed airway narrowing due to swelling and edema of the larynx. A diagnosis of laryngocele with infection was made, because CT examination showed a cystic lesion with liquid surface in the neck from the larynx. The infection of laryngocele was relieved by treatment with antibiotics as well as puncture and drainage of the cyst from the cervical outside. We removed it surgically by an external neck approach approximately two months after initial treatment. The laryngeal edema was observed temporarily postoperatively, but it was cured by conservative treatment. Tracheotomy was not required throughout the course of treatment.
