Myxoma of the larynx: a case report and a review of the literature.
Laryngeal myxomas are rare benign mesenchymal tumours in contrast to myxomatous degeneration in laryngeal polyps which occurs frequently. A correct diagnosis of myxoma is usually not difficult to reach if the possibility of myxomatous degeneration in laryngeal polyps is excluded and strict pathological criteria are adhered to. We report a myxoma arising from the left vocal fold in a 64-year-old male who presented with a four-year history of intermittent dysphonia. Although excision was microscopically incomplete, there is no evidence of recurrence macroscopically 18 months later and the patient remains asymptomatic.
Department of Otolaryngology, Royal London Hospital Trust, Whitechapel.
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Boyle
D006801:Humans; D007822:Laryngeal Neoplasms / Q000150:complications / Q000473:pathology*; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D009232:Myxoma / Q000150:complications / Q000473:pathology*; D014832:Voice Disorders / Q000209:etiology