(laryngocele) A rare congenital laryngeal anomaly characterized by an abnormal dilation of the laryngeal saccule that is filled with air, maintains communication with the laryngeal lumen, and is either confined to the false vocal fold or extends upward, protruding through the thyrohyoid membrane to the neck. Symptoms may include cough, hoarseness, stridor, sore throat and uni- or bilateral swelling of the neck. Blockage of the laryngocele neck can result isn laryngomucocele, and forms laryngopyocele when infected.

(laryngocele) A rare congenital malformation in the larynx. It is characterized by the presence of an air-filled sac within the laryngeal wall which may bulge on the neck.

(laryngocele) Congenital anomalous dilitation of the laryngeal saccule that may extend internally into the airway or externally through the thyrohyoid membrane.

Laryngoceles are evaginations of the mucous membrane of the laryngeal ventricle. Internal laryngoceles displace and enlarge the false vocal cords, resulting in hoarseness and airway obstruction. External laryngoceles extend through the thyrohyoid membrane, causing a mass in the neck. Laryngoceles tend to occur in musicians who play wind...