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Bilateral ventricular neurofibroma of the larynx

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  29 June 2007

Can Koc
Affiliation:
Ear, Nose Throat Hospital, University of Graz, Austria
Wolfgang Luxenberger*
Affiliation:
Ear, Nose Throat Hospital, University of Graz, Austria
Ursula Humer
Affiliation:
Institute of Pathologic Anatomy, University of Graz, Austria
Gerhard Friedrich
Affiliation:
Ear, Nose Throat Hospital, University of Graz, Austria
*
Address for correspondence: Dr Wolfgang Luxenberger, ENT Hospital, University of Graz, A-8036 Graz, Auenbruggerplatz 20, Austria. Fax: ++316/385-3425

Abstract

Laryngeal neurofibroma (LNF) is an unusual tumour and only approximately two dozen cases have been reported previously. Isolated LNF not associated with von Recklinghausen's disease is even more unusual. According to a review of the available literature, the case presented is the first bilateral one and the first originating from the ventricles. The tumour was removed completely by microlaryngoscopy without tracheostomy. The macroscopic and light macroscopic findings are presented and a review of the literature on neurogenic tumours in the larynx is presented.

Type
Clinical Records
Copyright
Copyright © JLO (1984) Limited 1996

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