A case of pleomorphic adenoma of the epiglottis. Bilateral vocal-cord paralysis after YAG laser surgery.
Pleomorphic adenoma of the larynx is a rare disorder, and until recently has been treated mainly by approaches involving pharyngotomy. We encountered a case of pleomorphic adenoma originating from the laryngeal surface of the epiglottis and removed it using a YAG laser through a suspension laryngoscope. This case was complicated by delayed-onset bilateral vocal-cord paralysis, the causes of which are also discussed.
Ito
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A
Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Nagoya University School of Medicine, Japan.
Sone
M
M
Kitamura
Y
Y
Fukuta
S
S
Nakashima
T
T
Yanagita
N
N
D008949:Adenoma, Pleomorphic / Q000601:surgery*; D000368:Aged; D004825:Epiglottis / Q000601:surgery*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007822:Laryngeal Neoplasms / Q000601:surgery*; D053685:Laser Therapy / Q000009:adverse effects*; D014826:Vocal Cord Paralysis / Q000209:etiology*