title: [Chondroma of the larynx].
abstract: Chondroid tumors of the larynx are extremely rare and their develope and symptoms are difficult to diagnosis. The importance of well radiological diagnosis prior chirurgical treatment of chondroid tumors of the larynx is empasised. Conservative surgical management when possible, is advocated to preserve the larynx. We presented a case of chondroma of cricoid cartilage developing in 49-year old woman with 4 year history of hoarsness, treated by surgical management - laryngofissure. During 36 months follow up no reccurency is observed. In the paper review of literarature is presented.
authors.affiliation: Klinika Otolaryngologii i Onkologii Laryngologicznej UM im. Karola Marcinkowskiego w Poznaniu.
authors.forename: Katarzyna
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Nowak
mesh_terms: D002812:Chondroma / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging* / Q000601:surgery*; D003413:Cricoid Cartilage; D005260:Female; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006801:Humans; D007822:Laryngeal Neoplasms / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging* / Q000601:surgery*; D008875:Middle Aged; D011859:Radiography; D016896:Treatment Outcome