Palatal inclusion cyst: an unusual complication of uvulopalatopharyngoplasty

Ear Nose Throat J. 1991 Aug;70(8):538-9.

Abstract

Inclusion cyst formation after uvulopalatopharyngoplasty has not been previously reported. We describe a case of postoperative inclusion cyst in a 62-year-old man who presented with recurrent obstructive sleep apnea symptoms. Simple transoral excision of the cyst was curative. Careful eversion of the mucosal edges at the time of the original palatal surgery may have prevented this problem from occurring.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Cysts / diagnosis
  • Cysts / etiology*
  • Cysts / surgery
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Mouth Diseases / etiology
  • Palate, Soft* / surgery
  • Pharynx / surgery
  • Recurrence
  • Sleep Apnea Syndromes / surgery
  • Surgical Procedures, Operative / adverse effects
  • Uvula / surgery