Giant Fibrovascular Polyp of the Larynx
Int. arch. otorhinolaryngol. (Impr.)
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18(3): 325-327, Jul-Sep/2014.
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Dans Anglais
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ABSTRACT
Introduction:
Fibrovascular polyps (FVPs) are rare benign tumors originating in the cervical esophagus, and, rarely, in the hypopharynx. A case of FVP from the larynx has not yet been described in the literature.Objectives:
To discuss a unique case of FVP originating in the larynx. Resumed Report A 58-year-old woman presented with a 6-month history of progressive dysphagia. Endoscopic exams identified an elongated polypoid lesion originating from the mucosa of the epiglottis and the right pharyngoepiglottic fold. Excision of this mass under direct laryngoscopy revealed an 11.5 × 0.8-cm polypoid lesion, histologically diagnosed as an FVP.Conclusion:
The location of this FVP is important because, despite being a benign tumor, it carries a potentially lethal risk of upper airway obstruction...
Texte intégral:
Disponible
Indice:
LILAS (Amériques)
Sujet Principal:
Polypes
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Obstruction des voies aériennes
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Larynx
Type d'étude:
Étude pronostique
Limites du sujet:
Femelle
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Humains
langue:
Anglais
Texte intégral:
Int. arch. otorhinolaryngol. (Impr.)
Thème du journal:
Otolaryngologie
Année:
2014
Type:
Article
Pays d'affiliation:
Brésil
Institution/Pays d'affiliation:
Hospital Flávio Santos/BR
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Instituto de Neurociencias/BR
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Santa Casa de Misericórdia/BR
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