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[Pyogenic granuloma on the epiglottis]
Rói Knudsen1, Maria Quisgaard Gaunsbæk, Joyce Horsmans Schultz
1roiknudsen87@gmail.com.
Abstract:
In this case report, a 78-year-old man presented with dyspnoea, globus sensation and haemoptysis. CT scan and fibre-optic laryngoscopy revealed a 2 × 3 cm tumour on the laryngeal surface of the epiglottis. The tumour was surgically removed by direct laryngoscopy and debulking. Histology showed a pyogenic granuloma with large amounts of yeasts and bacteria. Six months later the tumour recurred. Treatment with fluconazole and removal with CO2 laser was effective. After a year and a half there were no signs of recurrence.
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