[Neurofibroma of the larynx in a nine month-old child].
Neurofibroma of the larynx is a very rare condition. A nine month-old boy presented with airway obstruction due to a plexiform neurofibroma of the larynx. It also involved the proximal part of trachea and hypopharynx. Surgical excision was not a possibility. A tracheotomy was performed in order to secure the airways. The patient was doing well afterwards and has been followed with an MRI scan twice a year. Though neurofibroma of the larynx is rare, it should be considered when diagnosing of children with airway obstruction. Long-term follow-up is essential due to risk of malignant transformation.
Øre-næse-halskirurgisk Afdeling F, Odense Universitetshospital, 5000 Odense, Denmark. anettefribo@hotmail.com
Anette Fribo Møller
AF
Højbak
Niels Erik
NE
Schollert
Eva Margrethe Precht
EM
Jensen
Niels
N
Illum
Søren
S
Jepsen
Christian
C
Godballe
D000402:Airway Obstruction / Q000175:diagnosis; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D007822:Laryngeal Neoplasms / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000601:surgery; D008297:Male; D018318:Neurofibroma, Plexiform / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000601:surgery; D012307:Risk Factors; D014140:Tracheotomy