A Rare Cause of Abnormal Epiglottic Mobility and Dyspagia: Calcification of the Epiglottis

Gunbey H. P., Gunbey E., Tanrıvermiş Sayıt A.

JOURNAL OF CRANIOFACIAL SURGERY, cilt.25, sa.6, 2014 (SCI-Expanded) identifier identifier identifier

  • Yayın Türü: Makale / Tam Makale
  • Cilt numarası: 25 Sayı: 6
  • Basım Tarihi: 2014
  • Doi Numarası: 10.1097/scs.0000000000001025
  • Dergi Adı: JOURNAL OF CRANIOFACIAL SURGERY
  • Derginin Tarandığı İndeksler: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
  • Anahtar Kelimeler: Epiglottis, calcification, dysphagia, DYSFUNCTION, CARTILAGE, DYSPHAGIA, AGE
  • Ondokuz Mayıs Üniversitesi Adresli: Evet

Özet

The dynamic function of the epiglottis plays an important role in preventing the aspiration of foods into the trachea during deglutition. Abnormal epiglottic movement may cause swallowing and aspiration problems. Epiglottic calcification is a rare cause of abnormal epiglottic movement pattern and dysphagia. In this report, we present a case of epiglottic calcification caused by dysphagia and discuss the clinical and radiologic features of this very rare condition.