A case of bilateral piriform sinus fistulae

Ryusuke Hori, Ryo Asato, Shinzou Tanaka, Shinpei Kada, Yasuyuki Hiratsuka, Kenichi Kaneko, Hisayoshi Kojima, Takashi Akamizu, Juichi Ito

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Abstract

Congenital piriform sinus fistula, which is usually unilateral, is recognized as a cause of acute suppurative thyroiditis. We have encountered a rare case of bilateral piriform sinus fistulae. The patient, a 53-year-old female, was referred to our hospital because of right neck swelling, which improved after conservative treat. Three months later, an abscess of the left thyroid lobe was presented and was improved after incision and drainage. The diagnosis of bilateral piriform sinus fistulae was made by hypopharyngeal enhancement radiography. Total fistulectomies were performed. There was no recurrence observed six months after surgery.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)825-829
Number of pages5
JournalPractica Oto-Rhino-Laryngologica
Volume95
Issue number8
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2002
Externally publishedYes

All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes

  • Otorhinolaryngology

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