Advances in Surgical Sciences

Volume 13, Issue 1, June 2025

  • Case Report

    Management of Lymphoepithelial Cyst of Vallecula by Coblator, a Case Report and Literature Review

    Munishwara Galigekere Bhyranna*, Deeksha Devaki Devaraj, Thrupthi Galigekere Munishwara, Swarna Kamala Sugantharajan, Vinay Shridhar Bhat

    Issue: Volume 13, Issue 1, June 2025
    Pages: 1-4
    Received: 23 February 2025
    Accepted: 19 March 2025
    Published: 31 March 2025
    DOI: 10.11648/j.ass.20251301.11
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    Abstract: Introduction: Lymphoepithelial cyst (LEC) of vallecula is an uncommon benign lesion. Cysts in vallecula can present with odynophagia, dysphagia, dysphonia and stridor. Many times, they can be asymptomatic. They can pose difficulty in intubation. On endoscopic evaluation it may mimic the appearance of a lipoma because of its yellowish appearance. Ma... Show More