Abstract
Ten children are presented with epiglottic enlargement who did not have acute bacterial epiglottitis. Although the radiologic appearance of enlargement of the epiglottis is non-specific, correlation with clinical history and other radiologic findings allows correct diagnosis and appropriate therapy. The clinical presentation, radiologic appearance, and differential diagnostic considerations are discussed.
This is a preview of subscription content, log in via an institution to check access.
Similar content being viewed by others
References
Capitanio MA, Kirkpatrick JA, Jr (1968) Upper respiratory tract obstruction in infants and children. Rad Clin N Am 6:265
Dunbar JS (1961) Epiglottitis and croup. J Can Assoc Radiol 12:86
Dunbar JS (1970) Upper respiratory tract obstruction in infants and children. AJR 109:227
Joseph PM, Berdon WE, Baker DH, Slovis TL, Haller JO (1976) Upper airway obstruction in infants and small children. Radiology 121:143
Lallemand D, Sauvegrain J, Mareschal JL (1973) Laryngotracheal lesions in infants and children. Ann Radiol 16:293
Oliphant M, Grossman H (1975) Acute upper-airway obstruction: clinicoradiologic approach. Ped Radiol 1:30
Shackelford GD, Siegel MJ, McAlister WH (1978) Subglottic edema in acute epiglottitis in children. AJR 131:603
Swischuk LE, Smith PC, Fagan CJ (1974) Abnormalities of the pharynx and larynx in childhood. Semin Roentgenol 9:283
Watts FB, Jr, Slovis TL (1977) The enlarged epiglottis. Pediatr Radiol 5:133
Yousefzadeh DK, Tewfik HH, Franken EA, Jr (1981) Epiglottic enlargement following radiation treatment of head and neck tumors. Pediatr Radiol 10:165
Author information
Authors and Affiliations
Rights and permissions
About this article
Cite this article
McCook, T.A., Kirks, D.R. Epiglottic enlargement in infants and children: Another radiologic look. Pediatr Radiol 12, 227–234 (1982). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF00971769
Accepted:
Issue Date:
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/BF00971769