Rhabdomyoma of larynx–A diagnostics dilemma
Joint Authors
Shenoy, S. Vijendra
Rao, A. Raghavendra
Prasad, Vishnu
Kuriakose, Supriya Miriam
Source
Egyptian Journal of Ear, Nose, Throat and Allied Sciences
Issue
Vol. 14, Issue 3 (30 Nov. 2013), pp.217-220, 4 p.
Publisher
Egyptian Society of Ear Nose Throat and Allied Science
Publication Date
2013-11-30
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
4
Main Subjects
Topics
Abstract EN
Introduction: Rhabdomyomas of the head and neck are unusual.
Extracardiac rhabdomyoma is a rare benign tumor of striated muscle origin that is found in adults and children.
We report a case of rhabdomyoma of the larynx, which presented a diagnostic dilemma.
Case report: We report an uncommon case of a 50-year-old man, who presented with change in voice for two years.
Endoscopic examination of the larynx revealed a smooth mass covered by intact mucosa involving the right aryepiglottic fold and a false vocal cord with restricted right vocal cord mobility.
Biopsy from the lesion revealed a diagnosis of squamous cell carcinoma.
The patient underwent total laryngectomy.
To our surprise, histologic examination and immunohistochemical diagnosis proved it to be rhabdomyoma of the adult type with no evidence of malignancy.
Discussion: Most extracardiac rhabdomyomas arise from the pharyngeal constrictor muscles, the floor of the mouth, or the base of the tongue.
Rarely, rhabdomyomas may arise from the larynx.
Histologic and immunohistochemical analysis is essential for diagnosis.
Treatment of rhabdomyoma consists primarily of complete excision with preservation of the surrounding tissues.
Conclusion: Our case demonstrates various differential diagnoses possible in laryngeal neoplasms.
It also shows that immunocytochemistry plays an important role in differential diagnosis.
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American Psychological Association (APA)
Shenoy, S. Vijendra& Rao, A. Raghavendra& Prasad, Vishnu& Kuriakose, Supriya Miriam. 2013. Rhabdomyoma of larynx–A diagnostics dilemma. Egyptian Journal of Ear, Nose, Throat and Allied Sciences،Vol. 14, no. 3, pp.217-220.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-375135
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Shenoy, S. Vijendra…[et al.]. Rhabdomyoma of larynx–A diagnostics dilemma. Egyptian Journal of Ear, Nose, Throat and Allied Sciences Vol. 14, no. 3 (Nov. 2013), pp.217-220.
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American Medical Association (AMA)
Shenoy, S. Vijendra& Rao, A. Raghavendra& Prasad, Vishnu& Kuriakose, Supriya Miriam. Rhabdomyoma of larynx–A diagnostics dilemma. Egyptian Journal of Ear, Nose, Throat and Allied Sciences. 2013. Vol. 14, no. 3, pp.217-220.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-375135
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references : p. 220
Record ID
BIM-375135