Laryngeal schwannoma in an 8-year-old boy with inspiratory dyspnea

Head Neck. 2007 Oct;29(10):972-5. doi: 10.1002/hed.20616.

Abstract

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.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Child
  • Dyspnea / etiology*
  • Humans
  • Laryngeal Neoplasms / diagnosis*
  • Laryngeal Neoplasms / surgery
  • Laryngoscopy
  • Magnetic Resonance Imaging
  • Male
  • Neurilemmoma / diagnosis*
  • Neurilemmoma / surgery
  • Tomography, X-Ray Computed