Question
The shape of the epiglottis as shown in the image is seen in cases of ?
A. Laryngomalacia.
B. Tuberculosis.
C. Carcinoma of epiglottis.
D. None of the above.
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Correct Answer » A
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Ans;A. Laryngomalacia
Omega shaped epiglottis as seen in the image, seen in cases of Laryngomalacia.
Laryngomalacia, shown in the image, is a congenital abnormality of the laryngeal cartilage.
Laryngomalacia: The epiglottis is small and curled on itself (omega-shaped). Approximation of the posterior edges of the epiglottis contributes to the inspiratory obstruction.
- In laryngomalacia direct laryngoscopy shows elongated epiglottis, curled upon itself (omega–shaped), floppy aryepiglottic folds and prominent arytenoids.
- Pediatric Epiglottis is omega–shaped and arytenoids relatively large covering significant portion of the posterior glottis.
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