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What is the definition of Laryngocele?

Laryngoceles are rare congenital (present at birth) abnormalities of the supraglottic larynx (voice box) characterized by the formation of an air or fluid-filled cyst and dilation of the laryngeal ventricle. There are three types of laryngoceles: 1) internal, 2) external, and 3) mixed (both internal and external). Rarely, laryngoceles may also be acquired in individuals who are glassblowers or those with chronic obstructive airway disease.

What are the symptoms of Laryngocele?

Small laryngoceles may not have any symptoms. Symptoms of laryngoceles may include a mass on the side of the neck that increases with external pressure, cough, sore throat, hoarseness, difficulty swallowing, high-pitched wheezing (stridor), airway obstruction, fever, pain, and infection. Individuals with laryngoceles have an increased risk of laryngeal cancer.

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What are the current treatments for Laryngocele?

Treatment for internal laryngoceles may include endoscopic surgery. External and mixed laryngoceles may be treated with open surgery.

Who are the top Laryngocele Local Doctors?

Dr. Guy Slonimsky

Otolaryngology

Dr. Guy Slonimsky

Otolaryngology

The Milton S Hershey Medical Center Physicians Group

500 University Dr,

Hershey, PA

(2.1 mi)

717-531-8395

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English

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Guy Slonimsky is an Otolaryngologist in Hershey, Pennsylvania. Dr. Slonimsky and is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Laryngocele. His top areas of expertise are Laryngocele, Salivary Duct Stones, Sialadenitis, Thyroidectomy, and Laryngectomy.

Dr. Kevin P. Leahy

Otolaryngology

Dr. Kevin P. Leahy

Otolaryngology

University Of Penn - Medical Group

145 King Of Prussia Road G-103, Oral/maxillo Surg Radnor,

Radnor, PA

(70.5 mi)

610-902-2100

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English

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Kevin Leahy is an Otolaryngologist in Radnor, Pennsylvania. Dr. Leahy and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Laryngocele. His top areas of expertise are Laryngeal Nerve Damage, Tracheobronchomalacia, Acquired Tracheomalacia, Laryngectomy, and Gastrostomy.

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Dr. Gregory S. Weinstein

Otolaryngology

Dr. Gregory S. Weinstein

Otolaryngology

University Of Penn - Medical Group

3400 Civic Ctr Blvd,

Philadelphia, PA

(80.5 mi)

Languages Spoken:

English

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Gregory Weinstein is an Otolaryngologist in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Dr. Weinstein and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Laryngocele. His top areas of expertise are Throat Cancer, Laryngeal Cancer, Salivary Gland Tumors, Laryngectomy, and Gastrostomy.