[Laryngeal schwannoma: a case report and review of the literature]

Rev Laryngol Otol Rhinol (Bord). 2006;127(4):243-6.
[Article in French]

Abstract

Objectives: In presenting a case of laryngeal schwannoma, the authors emphasize the difficulties in diagnosing this rare pathology and review treatment options. The recent literature concerning this benign tumour is reviewed.

Materials and method: The authors present a case of laryngeal schwannoma in a 29 year old man, revealed by exertional inspiratory dyspnea.

Results: The patient was treated by a conservative surgery with no recurrence after two years follow-up.

Conclusion: CT scan and magnetic resonance imaging provide essentiel data on the spread of this benign tumour. The possibility of malignant change and recurrence warrant long-term follow-up.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • English Abstract

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Diagnosis, Differential
  • Dyspnea / etiology
  • Humans
  • Laryngeal Neoplasms / complications
  • Laryngeal Neoplasms / pathology*
  • Laryngeal Neoplasms / surgery
  • Laryngectomy
  • Male
  • Neurilemmoma / complications
  • Neurilemmoma / pathology*
  • Neurilemmoma / surgery