Obstructive supraglottic schwannoma: a case report and review of the literature.
OBJECTIVE
At the conclusion of the current presentation, the participants should be able to describe the etiology, presentation, histopathologic identification, and treatment options for schwannoma of the larynx.


OBJECTIVE
Nerve sheath tumors rarely occur within the larynx. The goal of the current report is to acquaint the clinician with the presentation and treatment options for this disease.


METHODS
Retrospective case report and review of the literature.


METHODS
We report one case of schwannoma of the supraglottic larynx at the Department of Otolaryngology, University of Texas Medical Branch (Galveston, TX). In addition, we review English-language publications regarding laryngeal nerve sheath tumors.


RESULTS
Laryngeal nerve sheath tumors have an insidious course, commonly involve the supraglottic larynx, and can lead to upper airway obstruction. Cure is achieved by complete surgical excision.


CONCLUSIONS
Median thyrotomy has proven to be safe and successful in the treatment of supraglottic schwannoma.
Rosen
Frederick S
FS
Department of Otolaryngology, University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston 77555-0521, USA.
Pou
Anna M
AM
Quinn
Francis B
FB
D005931:Glottis; D006801:Humans; D007822:Laryngeal Neoplasms / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D009442:Neurilemmoma / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery; D012189:Retrospective Studies