Giant cell tumor of the larynx: a case report and review of the literature

Abstract Giant cell tumors are benign tumors commonly found in the long bones. Rarely, they may occur in the larynx, and patients with such tumors may present with hoarseness and anterior neck swelling. Since Wessely reported the first case of laryngeal giant cell tumor in 1940, 30 cases have been i...

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Published in:American journal of otolaryngology 2007-11, Vol.28 (6), p.436-440
Main Authors: Nishimura, Koji, MD, Satoh, Takashi, MD, Maesawa, Chihaya, MD, Ishijima, Ken, MD, Sato, Hiroaki, MD
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Adult
Airway management
Biological and medical sciences
Giant Cell Tumors - diagnosis
Giant Cell Tumors - therapy
Humans
Laryngeal Neoplasms - diagnosis
Laryngeal Neoplasms - therapy
Larynx
Male
Medical imaging
Medical sciences
Ostomy
Otolaryngology
Otorhinolaryngology. Stomatology
Radiation therapy
Surgery
Tumors
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Summary:Abstract Giant cell tumors are benign tumors commonly found in the long bones. Rarely, they may occur in the larynx, and patients with such tumors may present with hoarseness and anterior neck swelling. Since Wessely reported the first case of laryngeal giant cell tumor in 1940, 30 cases have been identified. Herein, we present a case of a 31-year-old man with giant cell tumor of the larynx successfully treated via the hemilaryngectomy approach.
ISSN:0196-0709
1532-818X
DOI:10.1016/j.amjoto.2006.11.008