Case Report
A Cavum Cyst: A Case Report at the Nianakoro Fomba Hospital in Segou
Abdoul Wahab Haidara*
,
Naouma Cissé,
Demba Coulibaly,
Aminata Fofana,
Harouna Sanogo,
Ali Dembelé,
Moussa Dembelé,
Bagouma Traoré,
Mariam Sangare,
Mahamadou Doumbia,
Boubacar Sanogo,
Oumou Coulibaly,
David Dackouo,
Djibril Samake,
Youssouf Sidibé,
Sidiki Dao,
Fatogoma Issa Kone,
Boubacary Guindo,
Siaka Soumaoro,
Kadiatou Singare,
Mohamed Amadou Keita
Issue:
Volume 11, Issue 2, December 2025
Pages:
9-11
Received:
9 June 2025
Accepted:
23 June 2025
Published:
18 July 2025
Abstract: Cavum cysts, or nasopharyngeal cysts, are rare benign lesions, often of congenital origin, developing in the nasopharynx. Their discovery is frequently incidental during radiological or endoscopic examinations due to their asymptomatic nature. However, when they are large or poorly localized, they can cause symptoms such as nasal obstruction, rhinorrhea, recurrent serous otitis, or swallowing disorders. From an etiopathogenic perspective, they can result from the persistence of embryonic structures such as the Tornwaldt duct or from glandular obstruction. Diagnosis is primarily based on imaging, particularly MRI, and treatment is primarily surgical. This study reports a clinical case observed in the ENT department of Nianankoro Fomba Hospital in Ségou. This is a 7-year-old boy who has been suffering from inspiratory dyspnea, nasal obstruction, mouth breathing, postnasal drip, and nocturnal snoring for the past year. Clinical examination reveals good general condition but failure to thrive. Nasofibroscopy identifies a smooth, rounded, fluctuating mass partially occupying the cavum. Bilateral serous otitis media is also found on otoscopy. X-rays show a retronasal fluid-filled swelling. Endoscopic nasal excision is performed under general anesthesia. The postoperative course is favorable, with resolution of obstructive symptoms within the first few days. Histopathological analysis confirms a benign mucosal cyst. No signs of recurrence have been observed after six months of follow-up. This case illustrates the importance of endoscopic and radiological diagnosis in symptomatic forms of cavum cysts, and the good response to minimally invasive surgical treatment.
Abstract: Cavum cysts, or nasopharyngeal cysts, are rare benign lesions, often of congenital origin, developing in the nasopharynx. Their discovery is frequently incidental during radiological or endoscopic examinations due to their asymptomatic nature. However, when they are large or poorly localized, they can cause symptoms such as nasal obstruction, rhino...
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Assessment of a Year of Surgical Activity in the Otorhinolaryngology and Head and Neck Surgery Department of the Mother-child University Hospital of N'Djamena in Chad
Diamoutene Boubacar Sidiki,
Konate Ouma*
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Bembo Lamega,
Konate Idrissa,
Souleymane Samate,
Ndjiannone Kalki,
Ngaringuem Olivier,
Mahamat Nour,
Cisse Naouma,
Diarra Kassim,
Kone Fatogoma Issa
Issue:
Volume 11, Issue 2, December 2025
Pages:
12-17
Received:
13 June 2025
Accepted:
30 June 2025
Published:
23 July 2025
DOI:
10.11648/j.ijo.20251102.12
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Abstract: Ear, nose and throat (ENT) is the branch of medicine that deals with diseases of the ear, nose and throat. It is a medical-surgical specialty because the management of these conditions can be medical and/or surgical. Our objective was to report on the results of a year of surgical activity in the Otorhinolaryngology and Head and Neck Surgery Department of the N'Djamena University Hospital in Chad. We were able to collect 168 cases that were operated on in the department, the most represented age group was 11 to 20 years old with 39.9%, the male sex was in the majority, i.e. 54% with a sex ratio of 1.15. The surgical indications were as follows: 44 cases of repetitive acute tonsillitis; 41 cases of chronic tonsillitis; 30 cases of adenoids; 10 cases of cervical LAP; cystic lymphangiomas and congenital cervical fistulas have 08 cases each; 05 cases of cervical masses; 04 cases of fracture of the NBF; maxillary sinusitis, CTT, lingual cysts, thyroid nodules all have respectively 03 cases each; 02 cases of parotid tumors; Tumors of the nasosinus: 02 cases, oral mass, retroauricular cyst, adenitis each have respectively 01 cases. Tonsillectomy was the type of surgery performed in the majority of cases (85 cases) or 50.6%, followed by adenoidonstonsillectomy (30 cases) or 17.9%. Conclusion: Surgical activities occupy an important place in the management of ENT-CCF conditions. In the majority of cases, they concern the pharyngeal region and children are the most represented in the studies. Good knowledge of anatomy and good surgical control can reduce intra- and postoperative morbidity. The success of surgery depends on the collaboration between surgeons and the anesthesiologist.
Abstract: Ear, nose and throat (ENT) is the branch of medicine that deals with diseases of the ear, nose and throat. It is a medical-surgical specialty because the management of these conditions can be medical and/or surgical. Our objective was to report on the results of a year of surgical activity in the Otorhinolaryngology and Head and Neck Surgery Depart...
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