Laryngeal schwannoma in an 8-year-old boy with inspiratory dyspnea

✍ Scribed by Elisa Rognone; Andrea Rossi; Massimo Conte; Paolo Nozza; Vincenzo Tarantino; Antonio Fibbi; Roberto Saetti; Cesare Cutrone; Paolo Tortori-Donati

• Publisher: John Wiley and Sons
• Year: 2007
• Tongue: English
• Weight: 162 KB
• Volume: 29
• Category: Article
• ISSN: 1043-3074
• DOI: 10.1002/hed.20616

✦ Synopsis

Abstract

Background

Schwannomas of the larynx are rare lesions in the pediatric age group.

Methods

In this article, we report on the neuroimaging features of a schwannoma arising from the left aryepiglottic fold in an 8‐year‐old boy with a 6‐month history of inspiratory dyspnea.

Results

Neuroimaging showed a well‐defined, avoid mass originating from the left aryepiglottic fold. The lesion was removed endoscopically.

Conclusion

Complete removal of laryngeal schwannomas is curative, and adjuvant treatment is not required. © 2007 Wiley Periodicals, Inc. Head Neck, 2007