The Journal of Laryngology & Otology

Table of Contents - April 1996 - Volume 110, Issue 04  

Clinical Records

Bilateral ventricular neurofibroma of the larynx

Can Koca1, Wolfgang Luxenbergera1 c1, Ursula Humera2 and Gerhard Friedricha1

a1 Ear, Nose Throat Hospital, University of Graz, Austria

a2 Institute of Pathologic Anatomy, University of Graz, Austria

Abstract

Laryngeal neurofibroma (LNF) is an unusual tumour and only approximately two dozen cases have been reported previously. Isolated LNF not associated with von Recklinghausen's disease is even more unusual. According to a review of the available literature, the case presented is the first bilateral one and the first originating from the ventricles. The tumour was removed completely by microlaryngoscopy without tracheostomy. The macroscopic and light macroscopic findings are presented and a review of the literature on neurogenic tumours in the larynx is presented.

(Accepted December 30 1995)

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c1 Address for correspondence: Dr Wolfgang Luxenberger, ENT Hospital, University of Graz, A-8036 Graz, Auenbruggerplatz 20, Austria. Fax: ++316/385-3425

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