Transoral microlaryngoscopic approach for schwannoma of the larynx

Kulak Burun Bogaz Ihtis Derg. 2005;15(5-6):121-4.

Abstract

Neurogenous tumors of the larynx are extremely rare. We present a 66-year-old male patient who underwent surgical excision of schwannoma of the larynx, which originated from the left aryepiglottic fold. Excision of the mass was performed through an endolaryngeal approach (suspension microlaryngoscopy). In the early postoperative period, the patient was breathing comfortably and his swallowing and phonation were normal. During a follow-up of three years, no evidence for recurrence was detected and he had no complaints of dysphagia, globus sensation, dyspnea on exertion, or cough.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Aged
  • Diagnosis, Differential
  • Humans
  • Laryngeal Neoplasms / diagnosis*
  • Laryngeal Neoplasms / diagnostic imaging
  • Laryngeal Neoplasms / pathology
  • Laryngeal Neoplasms / surgery
  • Laryngoscopy
  • Male
  • Neurilemmoma / diagnosis*
  • Neurilemmoma / pathology
  • Neurilemmoma / surgery
  • Tomography, X-Ray Computed