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Pediatric laryngeal granular cell tumor
S F Conley1, M M Milbrath, D J Beste
1Department of Otolaryngology and Human Communication, Medical College of Wisconsin, Milwaukee.
The Journal of Otolaryngology
|December 1, 1992
Summary
Granular cell tumors of the larynx are rare in children, with subglottic involvement being more common in pediatric cases than adult ones. This study details two pediatric cases, highlighting the tumor
Area of Science:
- Pediatric Otolaryngology
- Head and Neck Pathology
Background:
- Granular cell tumor (GCT) is a rare neoplasm of neural crest origin.
- Laryngeal GCTs are uncommon, with limited pediatric case reports.
Observation:
- Two pediatric cases of laryngeal GCT are presented.
- An 8-year-old boy with a 7-year history of hoarseness due to an anterior subglottic GCT.
- An 11-year-old boy with a 1-year history of hoarseness due to a left true vocal cord GCT.
Findings:
- Pediatric laryngeal GCTs exhibit a higher predilection for subglottic involvement compared to adults.
- Subglottic GCT occurred in half of the reported pediatric cases.
- Hoarseness was the primary presenting symptom in both pediatric patients.
Implications:
- Increased awareness of laryngeal GCT in children is warranted, particularly for subglottic presentations.
- Early diagnosis and management are crucial for pediatric patients with laryngeal GCT.
- Further research into the unique characteristics and behavior of pediatric laryngeal GCT is needed.