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Nicklaus Children’s Hospital has several outpatient and urgent care centers throughout South Florida, including on-demand, virtual care.
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With over 800 pediatric clinicians on staff, we’re dedicated to helping you connect with the right specialist for your needs.
We have expertise in treating children and educating families on hundreds of different conditions.
We use cutting-edge, specialized treatments and procedures to ensure the best care for your child.
Also known as: base of tongue cysts, epiglottic mucus retention cysts.
Vallecular cysts are pockets of infection that develop at the base of the tongue. They are often present at birth but tend to grow worse over time.
The exact cause of vallecular cysts isn’t entirely clear. They may occur due to a blocked salivary gland or be related to other types of cysts such as thyroglossal duct cysts.
Vallecular cysts can cause symptoms such as noisy breathing (stridor), difficulty feeding and trouble breathing.
If the vallecular cysts is causing symptoms, the typical treatment is to decompress the cyst surgically.
Reviewed by: Brian Ho, MD
This page was last updated on: October 03, 2019 04:22 PM