ISSN: 2476-2490
Authors: Shinwari AJ*, Safi F and Awab GR
Polyps are the common benign mucosal lesions of larynx. Usually present as exophytic lesion with thin mucosa. Horsiness is a common symptom and rarely large subglottic polyp causes dyspnea. A patient with horsiness and shortness of breath due to a huge laryngeal polyp around 2cm with thin stalk, linked to thyroid angle below the vocal cords. According the combined decision of Otorhinolaryngologist, Endoscopist and Anesthesiologist, underwent resection of the mass by endoscopic polypectomy snare with electrocautery without any residues and damages. The dyspnea and hoarseness relieved. The histopathological findings confirmed vocal cord benign mass lesion. We consider that careful intubation under the direct vision of bronchoscopy and electrocautery is the safest and useful procedure to secure the upper airway successfully in cases of large subglottic polyp showing dyspnea.
Keywords: Subglottic Polyps; Horsiness; Dyspnea; Polypectomy; Intubation
