title: Herpes simplex of the epiglottis.
abstract: Herpes simplex commonly affects only the lips and oral cavity. We report a case of a herpetic lesion that appeared to be a carcinoma localized to the epiglottis. The lesion resolved spontaneously within a month. The diagnostic value of viral culture, serological testing, and immunofluorescence, as well as histopathological evaluation is assessed, and a brief review of upper-respiratory tract herpetic disease is presented.
mesh_terms: D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D004825:Epiglottis / Q000473:pathology; D005455:Fluorescent Antibody Technique; D006561:Herpes Simplex / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000473:pathology; D006801:Humans; D007818:Laryngeal Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000473:pathology; D007822:Laryngeal Neoplasms / Q000175:diagnosis; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D010808:Physical Examination