Diagnosis and Management of Solitary Laryngeal Neurofibromas

Solitary laryngeal neurofibromas are exceedingly rare with only 14 cases reported in the previous literature. Herein, we reported a case of solitary laryngeal neurofibroma and reviewed all the published cases of this disease on the clinical manifestations and management options. Patients with solitary laryngeal neurofibromas can present with a variety of respiratory symptoms. Immunohistochemical examination of tumor specimen is critical for pathologic diagnosis and complete surgical resection is the optimal therapy. Endoscopic microsurgeries followed by CO₂ laser management of the surgical border may be effective on preventing recurrence. Depending on the location, size and invasiveness of the lesions, the management and prognosis vary among patients. Long-term follow-up is highlighted owing to the possibility of recurrence during a long period of time after surgery.