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Vocal cord hemangioma.

S C Prasad1, K C Prasad, J Bhat

  • 1Department of Otolaryngology - Head & Neck, Surgery, Kasturba Medical College, Mangalore, Karnataka State, India. sampathcp@yahoo.co.in

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Laryngeal hemangiomas are rare benign tumors. This case report details a unique instance of an adult laryngeal hemangioma affecting the vocal cord, successfully managed.

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Area of Science:

  • Otolaryngology
  • Vascular Lesions
  • Laryngeal Pathology

Background:

  • Laryngeal hemangiomas are uncommon tumors, presenting in infantile and adult forms.
  • Infantile hemangiomas typically affect the subglottis, while adult forms often involve supraglottic regions.
  • Hemangiomas isolated to the vocal fold edge are exceptionally rare.

Observation:

  • A case of laryngeal hemangioma with cavernous features was identified.
  • The lesion was specifically located on the free edge of the right vocal cord in an adult patient.
  • This presentation is a highly unusual clinical finding for laryngeal hemangioma.

Findings:

  • Successful management of a rare vocal cord hemangioma in an adult.
  • Demonstrates the possibility of hemangioma occurrence on the vocal fold free edge.
  • Highlights the importance of considering rare diagnoses in laryngeal pathologies.

Implications:

  • This case expands the known spectrum of laryngeal hemangioma presentations.
  • Successful surgical or therapeutic intervention is feasible for such rare lesions.
  • Contributes to the understanding and management of rare vocal cord tumors.