title: Giant fibrovascular polyp of the larynx.
abstract: Introduction Fibrovascular polyps (FVPs) are rare benign tumors originating in the cervical esophagus, and, rarely, in the hypopharynx. A case of FVP from the larynx has not yet been described in the literature. Objectives To discuss a unique case of FVP originating in the larynx. Resumed Report A 58-year-old woman presented with a 6-month history of progressive dysphagia. Endoscopic exams identified an elongated polypoid lesion originating from the mucosa of the epiglottis and the right pharyngoepiglottic fold. Excision of this mass under direct laryngoscopy revealed an 11.5 × 0.8-cm polypoid lesion, histologically diagnosed as an FVP. Conclusion The location of this FVP is important because, despite being a benign tumor, it carries a potentially lethal risk of upper airway obstruction.
authors.affiliation: Department of ENT, Instituto de Neurociencias, Teresina, Piaui, Brazil.
authors.forename: Silva Bona do
authors.initials: SB
authors.lastname: Nascimento
authors.affiliation: Department of Otolaryngology, Hospital Flávio Santos, Teresina, Piaui, Brazil.
authors.forename: Flávio Carvalho
authors.initials: FC
authors.lastname: Santos
authors.affiliation: Santa Casa de Misericórdia, São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil.
authors.forename: Mariana de Novaes Santos Magalhães
authors.initials: Mde N
authors.lastname: Pinheiro
keywords: airway obstruction; larynx; polyps