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Congenital absence of the epiglottis and its potential role in obstructive sleep apnea |
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| Authors: | Bettina G reyes James E arnold and Lee J brooks |
| Institution: | a Department of Pediatrics, Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland, OH 44106, USA b Department of Otolaryngology, Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland, OH 44106, USA c Sleep Disorders Center, Rainbow Babies and Childrens Hospital, 2101 Adelbert Road, Cleveland, OH 44106, USA |
| Abstract: | A 3 month old girl with congenital absence of the epiglottis presents with inspiratory stridor. Over the next 8 years frank obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) develops, confirmed by polysomnography. She has no difficulty in swallowing or phonation as assessed clinically and with barium swallow. This suggests that the epiglottis may help stabilize the upper airway, and any role in swallowing or phonation may, in its absence, be compensated by other mechanisms. |
| Keywords: | Author Keywords: Epiglottis Congenital absence Obstructive sleep apnea |
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