Hamartoma of the larynx: an unusual cause of dyspnea.
We present a rare case of cartilaginous hamartoma involving the subglottic larynx and presenting as respiratory distress. The symptoms were initially attributed to asthma; however, the clinical picture progressed to stridor with significant airway obstruction. After the airway was secured with a tracheostomy, the tumor was resected with a CO2 laser. We present relevant aspects of this benign airway condition and its surgical management.
Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Helsinki University Central Hospital, Helsinki, Finland.
Antti A
AA
Mäkitie
Hannu
H
Lehtonen
Leif
L
Bäck
Leena-Maija
LM
Aaltonen
Ilmo
I
Leivo
D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D001249:Asthma / Q000175:diagnosis; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D004417:Dyspnea / Q000209:etiology*; D005260:Female; D006222:Hamartoma / Q000150:complications* / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery; D006801:Humans; D007818:Laryngeal Diseases / Q000150:complications* / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery