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Congenital laryngeal stridor, laryngomalacia
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This is the most common congenital laryngeal anomaly; characterized by a softness or weakness of the airway wall.
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Noisy respiratory sounds
Shortness of breath
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Embryologic origin of defect is unknown.
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Based on clinical findings
Direct laryngoscopy
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No specific treatment is required.
Slow and careful feedings with small nipple, dropper, or gavage (stomach tube)
Nasotracheal intubation or tracheostomy in severe cases
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It should resolve spontaneously by 6-24 months of age.
Minor abnormalities may persist until teenage years in some cases.
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Neonatal tetany
Laryngeal edema by Trauma
Papilloma of the vocal cord
Laryngeal stenosis
Laryngeal web
Congenital membrane of larynx
Branchial cleft cyst
Thyroglossal Duct Cyst
Laryngeal hemangioma
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