title: Laryngeal plexiform neurofibroma in a child.
abstract: Neurofibromatosis (NF) is a genetically inherited, autosomal dominant disease, characterized by multiple cafe au lait spots, cutaneous neurofibromas and "Lisch nodules." Neurofibromatosis can develop from a neural source at any age. However, neurofibroma of the larynx is extremely rare and is usually manifested by obstructive airway symptoms. We encountered a 5-year-old child presenting with stridor and dyspnea, who had a diagnosis of laryngeal plexiform neurofibroma. The purpose of our report is the consideration of laryngeal NF in the differential diagnosis of dyspnea in infants and children.
authors.affiliation: Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Uludag University Faculty of Medicine, Izmir Yolu Uzeri, 10659 Nilufer, Bursa, Gorukle 16059, Turkey. fkasapoglu@uludag.edu.tr
authors.forename: Fikret
authors.initials: F
authors.lastname: Kasapoglu
authors.forename: Talip
authors.initials: T
authors.lastname: Ozdemircan
authors.forename: Levent
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: Erisen
mesh_terms: D002675:Child, Preschool; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D004417:Dyspnea / Q000209:etiology*; D006391:Hemangioma / Q000175:diagnosis; D006685:Hoarseness / Q000209:etiology*; D006801:Humans; D007822:Laryngeal Neoplasms / Q000150:complications* / Q000175:diagnosis; D007829:Laryngostenosis / Q000175:diagnosis; D008297:Male; D018318:Neurofibroma, Plexiform / Q000150:complications* / Q000175:diagnosis; D009456:Neurofibromatosis 1 / Q000150:complications / Q000175:diagnosis*; D012135:Respiratory Sounds / Q000209:etiology*; D014826:Vocal Cord Paralysis / Q000209:etiology