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Congenital subglottic fibromatosis
J E O'Connell1, F Raafat, D Proops
1Department of Pathology, Birmingham Children's Hospital.
The Journal of Laryngology and Otology
|October 1, 1989
Summary
Tracheal fibromas are rare benign tumors. This review found 197 adult and 23 pediatric cases, with only one congenital subglottic fibroma previously reported. A late-onset vocal cord palsy associated with tracheal fibroma is also a novel finding.
Area of Science:
- Medical Science
- Oncology
- Pulmonology
Background:
- Benign tracheal tumors are uncommon, with fibromas being the second most frequent type.
- Literature reviews indicate a limited number of reported adult and pediatric fibroma cases.
Observation:
- This review identified 197 adult and 23 pediatric tracheal fibroma cases.
- A single prior report documented a congenital subglottic fibroma.
- No previous cases linked tracheal fibroma to late-onset vocal cord palsy.
Findings:
- Fibromas represent the second most common benign neoplasm of the trachea.
- Congenital subglottic fibromas are exceedingly rare.
- Late-onset vocal cord palsy is a newly identified potential complication of tracheal fibromas.
Implications:
- This study expands the understanding of tracheal fibroma incidence and presentation.
- It highlights the rarity of congenital subglottic fibromas.
- The association with vocal cord palsy suggests a need for further investigation into neurological complications.