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Vocal cord schwannoma: a rare case report
S H Chandrashekhara1, A S Bhalla, K V Kartikeyan
1Department of Radio-diagnosis, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi - 110 029, India.
Journal of Cancer Research and Therapeutics
|March 2, 2011
Summary
Laryngeal schwannomas are rare benign tumors. This case report details imaging findings of a vocal cord schwannoma, a rare cause of hoarseness.
Area of Science:
- Otolaryngology
- Oncology
- Radiology
Background:
- Schwannomas are rare benign nerve sheath tumors.
- Laryngeal schwannomas typically affect the aryepiglottic or false vocal folds.
- Vocal cord involvement can lead to hoarseness and foreign body sensation.
Observation:
- A 19-year-old male presented with vocal cord mass.
- Clinical symptoms included hoarseness and foreign body sensation.
- Computed tomography (CT) and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) were utilized.
Findings:
- Histological diagnosis confirmed a vocal cord schwannoma.
- Imaging findings correlated with the tumor's location and characteristics.
- This case highlights imaging features of a rare laryngeal neoplasm.
Implications:
- Accurate diagnosis of laryngeal schwannomas relies on combined clinical and imaging data.
- Understanding CT and MRI findings aids in differentiating schwannomas from other vocal cord masses.
- Early detection and diagnosis are crucial for appropriate management of benign laryngeal tumors.
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