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Isolated paraglottic neurofibroma; lateral thyrotomy approach: a case report

Year: 2018

Type: article

Abstract: Isolated neurofibromas are rare tumours of the paraglottic space. A 59 year old lady presented with progressive hoarseness for 5 years. Examination revealed a smooth submucosal globular mass in the glottosupraglottic region on the left side. After confirming findings on a contrast CT scan lateral thyrotomy approach was employed to excise the tumour in toto. Histopathology revealed a neurofibroma. Further workup to exclude neurofibromatosis (NF1) was done. Isolated laryngeal neurofibromas present a challenge to surgeons for providing complete excision of tumour while giving a good voice quality and lateral thyrotomy approach is the ideal approach for satisfying both these parameters.

Source: International Journal of Otorhinolaryngology and Head and Neck Surgery

DOI: 10.18203/issn.2454-5929.ijohns20182724

Authors: Archan Devidas Naik, Dheeraj Lambor, Radhika Shetgaunkar

Institution: Goa Medical College

Language: English

Topic: Neurofibromatosis and Schwannoma Cases

Subfield: Clinical Neurology

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: diamond

OpenAlex ID: W2811337356

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