title: Laryngeal involvement in pediatric neurofibromatosis: a case report and review of the literature.
abstract: A case of neurofibroma of the larynx occurring in generalized neurofibromatosis (von Recklinghausen's disease) is presented, and the previously reported pediatric cases are reviewed. Laryngeal involvement in neurofibromatosis is rare and the predominant signs and symptoms include dyspnea, stridor, loss or change of voice and dysphagia. Problems posed related to diagnosis, management and course of this infrequent laryngeal localization are discussed.
authors.affiliation: Hospital Infantil La Fe, Avenida de Campanar, 21, E-46009 Valencia, Spain.
authors.forename: M J
authors.initials: MJ
authors.lastname: Masip
authors.forename: E
authors.initials: E
authors.lastname: Esteban
authors.forename: C
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Alberto
authors.forename: F
authors.initials: F
authors.lastname: Menor
authors.forename: H
authors.initials: H
authors.lastname: Cortina
mesh_terms: D002675:Child, Preschool; D006801:Humans; D007822:Laryngeal Neoplasms / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000453:epidemiology*; D008297:Male; D018318:Neurofibroma, Plexiform / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000453:epidemiology*; D009456:Neurofibromatosis 1 / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000453:epidemiology*; D011859:Radiography