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A Unique Cause of Upper Airway Obstruction in a Child: Laryngeal Lipoma

Kerem Kökoğlu1, İbrahim Ketenci1

  • 1Department of Otolaryngology, Erciyes University Faculty of Medicine, Kayseri, Turkey.

Turkish Archives of Otorhinolaryngology
|July 17, 2023
PubMed

Insights

Pediatric upper airway obstruction can stem from various causes. This paper highlights a rare case of laryngeal lipoma in a 13-month-old, presenting significant airway challenges.

Area of Science:

  • Pediatric Otolaryngology
  • Pediatric Oncology
  • Medical Imaging

Background:

  • Upper airway obstruction and stridor in children have diverse congenital and acquired origins.
  • Laryngeal neoplasms are rare, typically epithelial, with non-epithelial tumors comprising only 1%.

Observation:

  • Lipomas, common soft tissue tumors, rarely involve the larynx and usually affect adults aged 40-60.
  • A 13-month-old infant presented with symptoms of upper airway obstruction.

Findings:

  • The infant was diagnosed with a laryngeal lipoma, an exceptionally rare occurrence in this age group.
  • This case underscores the possibility of non-epithelial laryngeal tumors in pediatric patients.

Implications:

  • Highlights the importance of considering rare diagnoses in pediatric airway obstruction.
  • Contributes to the limited literature on pediatric laryngeal lipomas, aiding future diagnostic and treatment strategies.

Keywords:
Infantcase reportlarynxlipomaneoplasmotorhinolaryngologystridor

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