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Penetrating foreign body mimicking supraglottic carcinoma
Andrea Bolzoni1, Giorgio Peretti, Cesare Piazza
1Department of Otorhinolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, University of Brescia, Spedali Civili, Brescia, Italy.
The Annals of Otology, Rhinology, and Laryngology
|September 2, 2005
Summary
A rare case of neck trauma involved a glass splinter causing a laryngeal myofibroblastic tumor. This condition mimicked throat cancer, presenting with coughing and mild bleeding, highlighting unusual presentations of penetrating neck injuries.
Area of Science:
- Otolaryngology
- Pathology
- Trauma Surgery
Background:
- Penetrating neck trauma is infrequent.
- Laryngeal tumors are diverse, with myofibroblastic tumors being rare.
- Foreign bodies in the airway can lead to significant pathology.
Observation:
- A unique case of a laryngeal myofibroblastic tumor was identified.
- The tumor originated from a retained glass splinter in the preepiglottic space.
- The patient presented with recurrent mild hemoptysis and chronic cough.
Findings:
- Clinical and imaging evaluations were performed to assess the laryngeal lesion.
- The presentation mimicked supraglottic carcinoma, posing a diagnostic challenge.
- Histopathological analysis confirmed the myofibroblastic nature of the tumor.
Implications:
- This case highlights the importance of considering unusual etiologies for laryngeal masses.
- Management strategies for such rare presentations require careful consideration of medical and surgical options.
- Awareness of foreign body-induced tumors can improve diagnostic accuracy in neck trauma cases.