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Angyomatous vocal polypus--a complete spontaneous regression

E A Lourenço1, L H Costa

  • 1Jundiaí College of Medicine, São Paulo, Brazil.

Sao Paulo Medical Journal = Revista Paulista De Medicina
|May 1, 1996
PubMed
Summary

A vocal fold lesion in a patient with a history of malignant lymphoma spontaneously resolved. This case suggests caution is needed before recommending surgery for similar vocal cord diseases.

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Area of Science:

  • Oncology
  • Otolaryngology
  • Laryngology

Background:

  • Malignant lymphoma is a cancer of the lymphatic system.
  • Dysphonia, or hoarseness, can be a symptom of various laryngeal conditions.
  • Vocal fold lesions require careful diagnosis and management.

Observation:

  • The patient initially refused surgical intervention for the vocal fold lesion.
  • The lesion was monitored over a two-year period without medical treatment.

Findings:

  • The vocal fold lesion disappeared completely and spontaneously.
  • This spontaneous resolution is unprecedented in existing medical literature.

Implications:

  • This case highlights the potential for spontaneous regression of certain vocal fold lesions.

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  • It suggests that surgical intervention for such conditions should be approached with extreme caution.