Paediatric granular cell tumour of the larynx: case report of laser resection with frozen section

Granular cell tumours of the larynx are a very rare cause of persistent hoarse or husky voice in children. We report the case of a 13-year-old girl who presented with a three-year history of progressively huskier voice. We discuss the presentation, location and diagnosis of the tumour. In addition,...

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Published in:Journal of laryngology and otology 2007-05, Vol.121 (5), p.506-509
Main Authors: Holton, C, Cruickshank, H E, High, A S, Maclennan, K, Makura, Z G G
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Adolescent
Biological and medical sciences
Carbon Dioxide - therapeutic use
Child
Clinical Records
Female
Frozen Sections
Granular Cell Tumor - pathology
Granular Cell Tumor - surgery
Granular Cell Tumour
Humans
Laryngeal Neoplasms - pathology
Laryngeal Neoplasms - surgery
Larynx
Laser Therapy - methods
Medical sciences
Otorhinolaryngology. Stomatology
Treatment Outcome
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Summary:Granular cell tumours of the larynx are a very rare cause of persistent hoarse or husky voice in children. We report the case of a 13-year-old girl who presented with a three-year history of progressively huskier voice. We discuss the presentation, location and diagnosis of the tumour. In addition, we present a method of surgical treatment of the tumour, involving the hitherto unreported technique of laser excision and frozen section of the lesion.
ISSN:0022-2151
1748-5460
DOI:10.1017/S0022215107005701