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  2. Laryngeal cyst - Wikipedia

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    Laryngeal cysts are cysts involving the larynx or more frequently supraglottic locations, such as epiglottis and vallecula. [1] Usually they do not extend to the thyroid cartilage. [ 2 ] They may be present congenitally [ 3 ] or may develop eventually due to degenerative cause. [ 4 ]

  3. Vocal cord cyst - Wikipedia

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    Vocal fold cysts are diagnosed based on gathering a case history, perceptual examination, and laryngeal imaging. [3] Practicing good vocal hygiene is recommended to prevent vocal fold cysts. [4] Initial treatment of the cysts involves voice therapy to reduce harmful vocal behaviours. If symptoms remain after voice therapy, patients may require ...

  4. Ranula - Wikipedia

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    Ranula in a female. A ranula usually presents as a translucent, blue, dome-shaped, fluctuant swelling in the tissues of the floor of the mouth. If the lesion is deeper, then there is a greater thickness of tissue separating from the oral cavity and the blue translucent appearance may not be a feature.

  5. These Pictures Will Help You Identify the Most Common ... - AOL

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    If you have shortness of breath, throat tightening, or tongue swelling, you should seek medical help right away. ... on the skin, along with whiteheads, blackheads, and cysts. ... fever include a ...

  6. 10 Reasons You Should Never Ignore a Swollen Uvula, According ...

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    Globus (a sensation of a lump in your throat) Difficulty breathing. Trouble swallowing. Pain or soreness in the throat. Voice changes. Snoring. What causes a swollen uvula? 1. Your stomach acid is ...

  7. Thyroglossal cyst - Wikipedia

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    A thyroglossal cyst or thyroglossal duct cyst is a fibrous cyst that forms from a persistent thyroglossal duct. Thyroglossal cysts can be defined as an irregular neck mass or a lump which develops from cells and tissues left over after the formation of the thyroid gland during developmental stages.

  8. Nasopharyngeal cyst - Wikipedia

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    Nasopharyngeal cyst refers to cystic swelling arising from midline and lateral wall of the nasopharynx. The commonest cyst arising from lateral wall is the nasopharyngeal branchial cyst, whereas the mucus retention cysts are the commonest to arise from the midline. [1] Sometimes nasopharyngeal cyst may directly refer to Tornwaldt cyst. [2]

  9. Oral mucocele - Wikipedia

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    Oral mucocele (also mucous extravasation cyst, mucous cyst of the oral mucosa, [1] and mucous retention and extravasation phenomena) is a condition caused by two related phenomena - mucus extravasation phenomenon and mucous retention cyst. Mucous extravasation phenomenon is a swelling of connective tissue consisting of a collection of fluid ...