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A 57-year-old male presented with dyspnea, stridor, and bilateral neck masses. His medical history included chronic cough and intermittent hoarseness. Over a 3 month period, the neck masses progressively enlarged, resulting in respiratory distress. Interestingly, he denied experiencing weight loss, decreased appetite, or fever. Clinical examination revealed sizable, soft masses on both sides of the neck, obstructing lymph node assessment. Computed tomography (CT) imaging confirmed the presence of a left combined laryngopyocele and a right combined laryngocele. Subsequently, the patient underwent tracheostomy. Benign biopsy results excluded malignancy. Surgical excision of bilateral laryngoceles resulted in an uneventful recovery. The term \u201claryngocele\u201d was introduced by Virchow in 1867 to describe the abnormal dilation of the saccule associated with Morgagni\u2019s ventricle. Diagnosis involves a thorough patient history, physical examination, and radiological imaging, notably CT, to differentiate laryngoceles from other conditions. Typically asymptomatic, they are often incidentally discovered around age 50, although symptoms such as voice changes or breathing difficulties can manifest. A review of the literature identified 77 documented cases, primarily in males, exhibiting various symptoms and treatment modalities. This case underscores the rarity of bilateral combined laryngocele, emphasizing the importance of timely diagnosis and surgical intervention for favorable outcomes. 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