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Radiotherapy in sarcoidosis of the larynx: Case report and review of the literature
Author(s) -
Fogel Thomas D.,
Weissberg Joseph B.,
Dobular Kenneth,
Kirchner John A.
Publication year - 1984
Publication title -
the laryngoscope
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.181
H-Index - 148
eISSN - 1531-4995
pISSN - 0023-852X
DOI - 10.1288/00005537-198409000-00015
Subject(s) - medicine , sarcoidosis , larynx , radiation therapy , refractory (planetary science) , surgery , biopsy , dermatology , radiology , physics , astrobiology
Sarcoidosis infrequently involves the larynx, but resultant airway obstruction will often prompt the need for therapeutic intervention. Systemic and intralesional corticosteroids as well as various surgical approaches have been advocated. We report a case of a 36‐year‐old man with biopsy proven laryngeal sarcoidosis. The patient became refractory to corticosteroids and was treated with megavoltage radiotherapy as an alternative to tracheostomy. A gradual and complete clinical recovery was observed. The radiation techniques are presented, and the literature regarding laryngeal sarcoidosis is reviewed. Megavoltnge radiotherapy is a viable treatment option in this disorder.