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Beyond Hoarseness: Primary Low-Grade B-Cell Lymphoproliferative Disorder of the Supraglottis
1Department of Research, Charles R Drew University of Medicine and Science College of Medicine, Los Angeles, CA, USA.
Abstract:
While squamous cell carcinoma represents the majority of malignant laryngeal tumors, primary laryngeal lymphoma is exceptionally rare. We present the case of a 78-year-old female with a history of sarcoidosis and remote tobacco use who presented with progressive hoarseness and throat discomfort. Imaging revealed a left supraglottic mass with associated cervical lymphadenopathy. Histopathologic evaluation demonstrated a low-grade B-cell lymphoproliferative disorder involving the supraglottis. This case highlights the importance of maintaining a broad differential diagnosis for persistent dysphonia and underscores the critical role of tissue biopsy in distinguishing malignant lymphoid processes from inflammatory or epithelial pathologies.
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