Laryngeal Neurofibroma

Authors: Pataridou Anatoli* , Melina F and Petros S

DOI: 10.23880/ooaj-16000181

Volume 4, Issue 1

Abstract

Introduction: Neurofibromatosis is a genetic disease characterized by tumours of the nervous system (usually benign ones) and is classified in 3 categories: neurofibromatosis type 1 (NF1) known also as Von Recklinghausen Disease, neurofibromatosis type 2 (NF2) and swanommatosis. NF type 1 is the most common type of neurofibromatosis and is related with the presence of laryngeal neurofibromas. Objective: Presentation of a rare clinical report of laryngeal neurofibroma and its non-invasive treatment. Methods & Results: Patient of 24 years with dyspnea, hoarseness of the voice and difficulty in swallowing with medical history of NF1. Surgical excision of the tumor with the use of CO2 laser, without external approach and with mild and easy postoperative time. Conclusion: Laryngeal neurofibroma is a rare benign tumor with prevalence 3:2 in girls and with common finding in the supraglottic, arytenoid and aryteoepiglottic folds, all areas full of neural fibers. It can be easily resected having excellent results with the use of CO2 laser.

Keywords: Neurofibromatosis; Laryngeal neurofibroma; Fibrolaryngoscopy; Tumours

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