title: Giant cell tumor of the larynx.
abstract: Giant cell tumors are benign tumors generally found in the long bones. Very rarely, they can occur in the larynx and may present with dysphonia, dysphagia, or dyspnea. A case of giant cell tumor of the larynx was recently identified and successfully treated by a partial laryngectomy. A literature review has revealed 18 case reports of giant cell tumor of the larynx. All cases occurred in men. These 19 cases are reviewed, and follow-up data presented where available. There have been no reports of recurrence regardless of treatment, and an excellent prognosis can be expected when one encounters this unusual laryngeal neoplasm.
authors.affiliation: Department of Otolaryngology, Mayo Clinic Scottsdale, Arizona 85259, USA.
authors.forename: M L
authors.initials: ML
authors.lastname: Hinni
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D001707:Biopsy, Needle; D004417:Dyspnea / Q000209:etiology; D005870:Giant Cell Tumors / Q000150:complications / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000601:surgery; D006801:Humans; D007822:Laryngeal Neoplasms / Q000150:complications / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000601:surgery; D007825:Laryngectomy / Q000379:methods; D008297:Male; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed; D014832:Voice Disorders / Q000209:etiology