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.
Hadley
J
J
Department of Otolaryngology, Royal London Hospital Trust, Whitechapel.
Gardiner
Q
Q
Dilkes
M
M
Boyle
M
M
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