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Rhabdomyoma of the larynx: a rare cause of stridor

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  29 June 2007

D. N. Roberts*
Affiliation:
Departments of Otolaryngology, Frimley Park Hospital, Surrey.
M. J. Corbett
Affiliation:
Departments of Otolaryngology, Frimley Park Hospital, Surrey.
D. Breen
Affiliation:
Departments of Radiology, Frimley Park Hospital, Surrey.
D. A. Jonathan
Affiliation:
Departments of Otolaryngology, Frimley Park Hospital, Surrey.
C. E. T. Smith
Affiliation:
Departments of Histopathology, Frimley Park Hospital, Surrey.
*
Mr D. N. Roberts, F.R.C.S., 340a, Upper Richmond Road, Putney, London SW15 6TL.

Abstract

Rhabdomyomas of the larynx are rare tumours. In the literature to date 18 cases have been reported. They usually present with slowly progressive symptoms typical of their benign nature. We present a case that has many atypical features for an ‘adult’ type rhabdomyoma and discuss the relevant associated literature.

Type
Pathology in Focus
Copyright
Copyright © JLO (1984) Limited 1994

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