Intracordal cyst in a neonate

Vocal cord cysts are rare, and typically present with symptoms of dysphonia in older children and adults. There is often a background of voice abuse. We present the first recorded and photographed case of an intracordal cyst presenting in a neonate. The patient presented with symptoms of episodic st rider, respiratory distress, and feeding difficulties, which resolved rapid ly after simple incision of the cyst. Theories for the aetiology of intraco rdal cysts are discussed. The authors believe that this case lends support to the theory that intracordal cysts are congenital in origin. (C) 2000 Els evier Science Ireland Ltd. All rights reserved.