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Laryngeal myxoma: A case report.
Ting-Ting Yu1, Hong Yu1, Yu Cui1
1Department of Otolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery, Jilin University, Changchun 130000, Jilin Province, China.
World Journal of Clinical Cases
|May 10, 2021
Summary
Laryngeal myxomas are rare benign tumors. Diagnosis can be challenging, often requiring dynamic laryngoscopy and biopsy for definitive identification.
Area of Science:
- Otolaryngology
- Pathology
Background:
- Myxomas are rare benign tumors of mesenchymal origin.
- Laryngeal myxomas infrequently occur in the larynx.
Observation:
- A case of laryngeal myxoma presented as a right vocal cord mass.
- The patient was a 54-year-old man.
Findings:
- Laryngeal myxoma is a rare benign neoplasm.
- Distinguishing glottic myxoma from vocal cord polyps via laryngoscopy is difficult.
Implications:
- Otolaryngologists should enhance their understanding of laryngeal myxomas.
- Suspected cases warrant dynamic laryngoscopy, acoustic voice analysis, and pathological biopsy.
