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Laryngeal chondroma: a benign process with long-term clinical implications
1Department of Head and Neck Surgery, Kaiser Permanente Medical Center, Oakland, California 94611-5693, USA.
Ear, Nose, & Throat Journal
|August 1, 1996
Summary
Laryngeal chondroma, a rare benign tumor, can cause airway obstruction. This study reviews cases and literature, recommending local excision for thyroid and cricoid cartilage chondromas.
Area of Science:
- Otolaryngology
- Pathology
- Radiology
Background:
- Laryngeal chondroma is a rare, benign neoplasm.
- It can present as a neck mass or cause airway obstruction, hoarseness, or dyspnea.
- Common sites include the cricoid, thyroid, arytenoid, and epiglottic cartilages.
Purpose of the Study:
- To report cases of laryngeal chondroma.
- To review radiologic and histopathologic findings.
- To provide a literature review on laryngeal chondroma.
Main Methods:
- Case report of thyroid cartilage chondroma.
- Case report of cricoid chondroma causing airway obstruction.
- Review of radiologic studies and histopathologic analysis.
- Literature review of laryngeal chondroma.
Main Results:
- Chondroma and low-grade chondrosarcoma are histologically difficult to distinguish.
- Local surgical excision with long-term follow-up is recommended.
- Two cases are presented, one of thyroid cartilage chondroma and one of cricoid chondroma with airway obstruction.
Conclusions:
- Laryngeal chondromas are rare benign tumors.
- Distinguishing chondroma from low-grade chondrosarcoma requires careful evaluation.
- Local excision and follow-up are recommended management strategies.