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Myxoma of the larynx: a case report and a review of literature

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  29 June 2007

J. Hadley ,
Q. Gardiner ,
M. Dilkes  and
M. Boyle
J. Hadley
Affiliation:
Department of Otolaryngology, The Royal London Hospital Trust, Whitechapel, London E1 1BB.
Q. Gardiner
Affiliation:
Department of Otolaryngology, The Royal London Hospital Trust, Whitechapel, London E1 1BB.
M. Dilkes
Affiliation:
Department of Otolaryngology, The Royal London Hospital Trust, Whitechapel, London E1 1BB.
M. Boyle*
Affiliation:
Department of Pathology, The Royal London Hospital Trust, Whitechapel, London E1 1BB.
*
Dr Mary Boyle, Department of Histopathology, King's College School of Medicine and Dentistry. Denmark Hill, London SE5 8RX.
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Abstract

Laryngeal myxomas are rare benign mesenchymal tumours in contrast to myxomatous degeneration in laryngeal polyps which occurs frequently. A correct diagnosis of myxoma is usually not difficult to reach if the possibility of myxomatous degeneration in laryngeal polyps is excluded and strict pathological criteria are adhered to. We report a myxoma arising from the left vocal fold in a 64-year-old male who presented with a four-year history of intermittent dysphonia. Although excision was microscopically incomplete, there is no evidence of recurrence macroscopically 18 months later and the patient remains asymptomatic.

Keywords

MyxomaLarynx
Type
Pathology in Focus
Information
The Journal of Laryngology & Otology , Volume 108 , Issue 9 , September 1994 , pp. 811 - 812
Copyright
Copyright © JLO (1984) Limited 1994

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