Title of article :
Nasopharyngeal Branchial Cyst and Thornwaldt Cyst in a Patient with Hearing Loss after Coronavirus Infection
Author/Authors :
Zobairy ، Hosna Department of Otolaryngology - Kurdistan University of Medical Science , Rajaeih ، Shahin ENT and Head and Neck Research Department - ENT and Head and Neck Research Center, Five Senses Health Institute, Firoozgar Hospital - Iran University of Medical Sciences , Mehrnahad ، Mersad Department of Radiology - Arak University of Medical Sciences , Modaresi ، Parisa Department of Pathology - Kurdistan University of Medical Science , Sofi-Mahmudi ، Ahmad Department of Health Research Methods, Evidence and Impact, Department of Anesthesia - National Pain Centre - McMaster University
Abstract :
Introduction: The majority of nasopharyngeal cysts are asymptomatic and rare. Nevertheless, these lesions are rarely discovered during regular endoscopies and imaging tests. An upper nasopharyngeal Thornwaldt cyst is a benign, mucosal congenital cyst. Even less frequently, they can cause unexplained sinonasal symptoms such as rhinorrhea, vision problems, and nasal blockage. Case Report: Here, we report a case with new-onset hearing loss after the coronavirus infection, in which his imaging investigation showed a nasopharyngeal mass. Conclusion: After covid-19 infection we should consider branchial Cyst and Thornwaldt Cyst in a high-risk patients. On the other hand, the progressive hearing loss after covid-19 can occur due to activation of this kind of cysts.
Keywords :
Nasopharyngeal Neoplasms , Cysts , Covid , 19 , Case Reports
Journal title :
Iranian Journal of Otorhinolaryngology
Journal title :
Iranian Journal of Otorhinolaryngology
