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  • Otolaryngology
  • Laryngology
  • Surgical Pathology

Background:

  • Laryngeal webs are fibrous tissue formations within the larynx, typically affecting the glottic region.
  • Acquired laryngeal webs are more common than congenital ones.
  • Idiopathic supraglottic webs are exceptionally rare, with only one prior reported case.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To report a rare case of an idiopathic acquired supraglottic web.
  • To describe the successful management of this rare laryngeal anomaly.

Main Methods:

  • A case study of a 27-year-old male patient with an idiopathic acquired supraglottic web.
  • Surgical intervention using CO2 laser excision under microlaryngoscopy guidance.

Main Results:

  • Successful excision of the idiopathic acquired supraglottic web.
  • The patient's condition was managed effectively with the chosen surgical technique.

Conclusions:

  • Idiopathic acquired supraglottic webs, though rare, can be effectively treated with CO2 laser excision.
  • This case adds to the limited literature on supraglottic laryngeal webs.