Laryngopyocele: A deep neck infection diagnosed by emergency ultrasound

Pyolaryngocele: Case report

“…The acquired theory is based on the presence of predisposing anatomical factors (hypotonia of the thyro-epiglottic and aryepiglottic muscles). Several aggravating factors are also identified, particularly repeated hyper-pressure at the glotto-sus glottic level, as can be observed in chronic coughs, glass-blowers, singers, and wind instrument players [ 1 , 7 ]. Cases of pyolaryngocele associated with laryngeal tumors and intravenous neck injection due to drug abuse have been reported in the published studies [ 7 , 13 ].…”

“…Several aggravating factors are also identified, particularly repeated hyper-pressure at the glotto-sus glottic level, as can be observed in chronic coughs, glass-blowers, singers, and wind instrument players [ 1 , 7 ]. Cases of pyolaryngocele associated with laryngeal tumors and intravenous neck injection due to drug abuse have been reported in the published studies [ 7 , 13 ]. Common pathogens include Staphylococcus aureus , hemolytic Streptococcus B, Escherichia coli , and Pseudomonas aeruginosa [ 4 ].…”

Adult male with dysphagia

“…A laryngopyocele is an extremely rare entity with less than 70 reported cases as of 2015. 1 , 2 A laryngocele is an abnormal cystic dilation of the laryngeal ventricle that once obstructed fills with glandular secretions and becomes a laryngomucocele. When the laryngomucocele becomes infected, the resultant structure is known as a laryngopyocele.…”