title: Laryngeal neuromas in a case of multiple endocrine neoplasia type 2B.
abstract: Mucosal neuromas of the larynx in the setting of multiple endocrine neoplasia type 2B (MEN-2B) are extremely rare; to the best of our knowledge, only 2 other cases have been previously reported in the world literature. We describe a new case, which occurred in a 30-year old woman who presented with dysphagia, dysphonia, and cough. On examination, she was found to have multiple laryngeal mucosal neuromas throughout the glottis and supraglottis. She underwent surgical resection of these lesions with resolution of her symptoms.
authors.affiliation: ENT Unit, Saint Luke's Health System, Kansas City, MO, USA.
authors.forename: Stanley W
authors.initials: SW
authors.lastname: McClurg
authors.forename: Paul E
authors.initials: PE
authors.lastname: Wakely
authors.forename: Eugene G
authors.initials: EG
authors.lastname: Chio
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007822:Laryngeal Neoplasms / Q000150:complications / Q000473:pathology* / Q000601:surgery; D007828:Laryngoscopy / Q000379:methods; D018814:Multiple Endocrine Neoplasia Type 2b / Q000150:complications / Q000473:pathology* / Q000601:surgery; D009463:Neuroma / Q000150:complications / Q000473:pathology* / Q000601:surgery