Laryngeal schwannoma: a case report
Bozec, A.; Dassonville, O.; Poissonnet, G.; Ndiaje, M.; Demard, F.
Annales d'Oto-Laryngologie et de Chirurgie Cervico Faciale Bulletin de la Societe d'Oto-Laryngologie des Hopitaux de Paris 120(1): 40-44
2003
ISSN/ISBN: 0003-438X PMID: 12717316 Document Number: 555101
The larynx is an unusual localization for schwannoma. We present a case report and review pertinent data in the literature. Laryngeal schwannoma was discovered in a 56-year-old woman who complained of persistent dysphonia. We present the histological findings leading to diagnosis and radiological data together with the therapeutic surgical procedure. There was no postoperative complication and functional outcome was excellent at one year follow-up, demonstrating that conservative surgery is required for this type of disease. Computed tomography and magnetic resonance imaging provide essential data on the spread of this benign submucosal tumor for optimal resection. Conservative surgery provides excellent results.