Angioleiomyoma of the Larynx: A Case Report and Literature Review

Ear Nose Throat J. 2020 Dec;99(10):658-663. doi: 10.1177/0145561320934930. Epub 2020 Jun 30.

Abstract

Angioleiomyoma is a benign smooth muscle and vessel tumor; laryngeal localization is extremely rare with only 24 cases described in the literature; moreover, it should be considered in the differential diagnosis of laryngeal mass. Endoscopic complete surgical excision with dissection along capsule is now considered the gold-standard treatment for small and well-circumscribed laryngeal angioleiomyoma. We present a case of laryngeal angioleiomyoma successfully treated with carbon dioxide laser technology which resulted in a bleeding reduction and adequate hemostasis with less tissue damage and good functional outcome.

Keywords: angioleiomyoma; carbon dioxide laser technology; larynx; vascular myoma.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Aged
  • Angiomyoma / pathology
  • Angiomyoma / surgery*
  • Humans
  • Laryngeal Neoplasms / pathology
  • Laryngeal Neoplasms / surgery*
  • Larynx / pathology
  • Lasers, Gas / therapeutic use*
  • Male
  • Medical Illustration
  • Rare Diseases