Schwannoma of the larynx-an uncommon cause of vocal cord immobility.
We present a rare case of schwannoma of the larynx in a 26-year-old Chinese patient. The tumour was excised using a lateral thyrotomy approach, with satisfactory restoration of laryngeal function. The presentation, management, and outcome of treatment for this type of tumour are discussed.
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Department of Otorhinolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery, St George's Hospital Medical School, University of London, United Kingdom. stephenlo@lycos.co.uk
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D000328:Adult; D001707:Biopsy, Needle; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006801:Humans; D007150:Immunohistochemistry; D007822:Laryngeal Neoplasms / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000601:surgery*; D007828:Laryngoscopy; D008297:Male; D009442:Neurilemmoma / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000601:surgery*; D018570:Risk Assessment; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed; D016896:Treatment Outcome; D014826:Vocal Cord Paralysis / Q000209:etiology / Q000601:surgery