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Laryngeal schwannoma in an 8‐year‐old boy with inspiratory dyspnea
Author(s) -
Rog Elisa,
Rossi Andrea,
Conte Massimo,
Nozza Paolo,
Tarantino Vincenzo,
Fibbi Antonio,
Saetti Roberto,
Cutrone Cesare,
TortoriDonati Paolo
Publication year - 2007
Publication title -
head and neck
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.012
H-Index - 127
eISSN - 1097-0347
pISSN - 1043-3074
DOI - 10.1002/hed.20616
Subject(s) - medicine , schwannoma , larynx , lesion , head and neck , radiology , mass/lesion , dysphagia , surgery
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