Based on: Wiseguy: Life in a Mafia Family by Nicholas Pileggi. Year published: 1986. The book is a nonfiction novel that chronicles the life of mobster turned FBI informant Henry Hill (who was played in the film by Ray Liotta). Pileggi also adapted the book into the screenplay.
An enlarged glottis may appear as a small lump/bump on the outside of the neck, which is often mistaken for hernia. This could be a medical emergency since a malfunctioned structure diverts the food into the trachea and cause choking. On a lateral C-spine X-ray, a thumb sign indicates an inflamed epiglottic mass.
The epiglottis is a structure found in the throat. Specifically, it's located behind the tongue and above the larynx. Elastic cartilage forms this thin, teardrop-shaped flap. A mucous membrane coats the epiglottis.The side facing the mouth is covered in cells similar to those in the rest of the mouth, whereas the backside is covered with cells resembling those of the larynx. The epiglottis is held in place by two ligaments.piglottitis. If the epiglottis is infected or inflamed, it can lead to epiglottitis. If the epiglottis becomes too swollen, it can block air from getting through to the trachea. This is a life-threatening situation and medical treatment should be sought immediately.