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- Title
An inflammatory pseudotumour of the larynx: a case report and literature review of an unusual tumour.
- Authors
Dava, Chaido J.; Hajiioannou, Jiannis K.; Terzis, Anastasios; Bizakis, John
- Abstract
Background: Inflammatory pseudotumour (IPT) is a rare benign pseudoneoplastic proliferation of unknown etiology, often showing locally aggressive behaviour. Conflicting theories about exaggerated response to injury versus true neoplastic origin have been suggested. Methods: We report a case of laryngeal pseudotumour in a 73-year-old man presenting with hoarseness and slowly progressive dyspnea and a short review of the English language literature on the subject. Results: Management consisted of midline vertical thyrotomy, excision of the tumour, and a temporary tracheotomy. No recurrence observed eight months postoperatively. Conclusions: Laryngeal IPT is extremely rare, and it may easily be misinterpreted as a malignant tumour. Conservative excision and anti-inflammatory therapy are advocated, since its general behaviour is benign.
- Subjects
LARYNGEAL tumors; ETIOLOGY of diseases
- Publication
Ecancermedicalscience, 2012, Vol 6, Issue 271-285, p1
- ISSN
1754-6605
- Publication type
Case Study
- DOI
10.3332/ecancer.2012.273