[Laryngeal schwannoma: a case report and review of the literature].
OBJECTIVE
In presenting a case of laryngeal schwannoma, the authors emphasize the difficulties in diagnosing this rare pathology and review treatment options. The recent literature concerning this benign tumour is reviewed.


METHODS
The authors present a case of laryngeal schwannoma in a 29 year old man, revealed by exertional inspiratory dyspnea.


RESULTS
The patient was treated by a conservative surgery with no recurrence after two years follow-up.


CONCLUSIONS
CT scan and magnetic resonance imaging provide essentiel data on the spread of this benign tumour. The possibility of malignant change and recurrence warrant long-term follow-up.
Ndiaye
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Centre François Baclesse, Service de chirurgie tête et cou, avenue du Général Harris, BP 5026, F-14076 Caen 05, France.
Rouleau
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Rame
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JP
Pescatori
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Denoux
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Louis
M Y
MY
De Raucourt
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D000328:Adult; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D004417:Dyspnea / Q000209:etiology; D006801:Humans; D007822:Laryngeal Neoplasms / Q000150:complications / Q000473:pathology* / Q000601:surgery; D007825:Laryngectomy; D008297:Male; D009442:Neurilemmoma / Q000150:complications / Q000473:pathology* / Q000601:surgery