[Laryngeal schwannoma: a case report].
OBJECTIVE
The larynx is an unusual localization for schwannoma. We present a case report and review pertinent data in the literature.


METHODS
Laryngeal schwannoma was discovered in a 56-year-old woman who complained of persistent dysphonia. We present the histological findings leading to diagnosis and radiological data together with the therapeutic surgical procedure.


RESULTS
There was no postoperative complication and functional outcome was excellent at one year follow-up, demonstrating that conservative surgery is required for this type of disease.


CONCLUSIONS
Computed tomography and magnetic resonance imaging provide essential data on the spread of this benign submucosal tumor for optimal resection. Conservative surgery provides excellent results.
Bozec
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Département d'Oto-Rhino-Laryngologie et de chirurgie carcinologique de la Face et du Cou, Centre Antoine Lacassagne, 33, avenue de Valombrose, 06189 Nice Cedex. alex.bozec@freesbee.frou
Dassonville
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Poissonnet
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Ndiaje
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Demard
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D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007822:Laryngeal Neoplasms / Q000150:complications / Q000473:pathology* / Q000601:surgery; D008279:Magnetic Resonance Imaging; D008875:Middle Aged; D009442:Neurilemmoma / Q000473:pathology* / Q000601:surgery; D013514:Surgical Procedures, Operative; D014832:Voice Disorders / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology
Schwannome du larynx. A propos d'un cas.