Hibernoma of the larynx. Review of the literature and a new case.
Hibernoma is a rare, benign, soft-tissue tumour composed of cells similar to those of brown adipose tissue. Only seven cases in the cervical area have been reported and none in the larynx. A case of hibernoma of the pre-epiglottic area is presented and the histological, histogenetical and clinical features are discussed.
Sellari Franceschini
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Institute of Otorhinolaryngology, University of Pisa, Italy.
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Berrettini
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Bruschini
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D000368:Aged; D006801:Humans; D007822:Laryngeal Neoplasms / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery*; D008067:Lipoma / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery*; D008297:Male