Laryngeal neurilemmoma: a case report.
Published reports of benign nerve sheath tumors of the larynx are extremely rare. Because these tumors represent a potential threat to the airway, prompt diagnosis and treatment are vital. We report a case of a neurilemmoma that arose from the right arytenoid muscle adjacent to the arytenoid cartilage. The mass was completely excised, and no recurrence was observed during follow-up. We discuss the diagnosis and management of this rare tumor.
Newton
Jonathan R
JR
Department of Otolaryngology, Darlington Memorial Hospital, Sheffield, UK. jnewton59@hotmail.com
Ruckley
Robert W
RW
Earl
Ursula M
UM
D000402:Airway Obstruction / Q000517:prevention & control; D001193:Arytenoid Cartilage / Q000473:pathology; D005260:Female; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006801:Humans; D007821:Laryngeal Muscles / Q000473:pathology*; D007822:Laryngeal Neoplasms / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000601:surgery*; D007830:Larynx / Q000601:surgery; D008875:Middle Aged; D009442:Neurilemmoma / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000601:surgery*; D016896:Treatment Outcome