Sinister Snoring in A Child
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- DOI: https://doi.org/10.15562/bmj.v9i3.1932 |
- Published: 2020-12-01
Open Access & Peer Reviewed Multidisciplinary
Journal of Medical Sciences
Journal of Medical Sciences
Abstract
Introduction. Snoring in a child is not uncommon and is frequently caused by adenotonsillar hypertrophy, or rarely, by some sinister lesions. High clinical suspicion for head and neck malignancy is warranted in a child with atypical snoring presentation associated with neck swelling.
Case. We present a case of parapharyngeal Lymphoma in a child who presented with progressively worsening snoring. Clinical examination revealed swelling on the left side of the neck, with medialization of the left lateral pharyngeal wall, suggesting a left parapharyngeal tumor. A subsequent biopsy confirmed the diagnosis of Lymphoma. Chemotherapy was initiated immediately.
Conclusion. The presentation of head and neck Lymphoma in a child can be vague. Early recognition and treatment are crucial to improve the survival of a child.
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How to Cite
Te, B. C., Yeoh, Z. X., Japar Jaafar, R., & Goh, B. S. (2020). Sinister Snoring in A Child. Bali Medical Journal, 9(3), 872–875. https://doi.org/10.15562/bmj.v9i3.1932
