Title of article
Adult laryngeal haemangioma; a rare entity
Author/Authors
Akhtar, Shabbir Aga Khan University Hospital - Department of Surgery, Pakistan , Shamim, Adeel Ahmed Aga Khan University Hospital, Pakistan , Ghaffar, Shehzad Aga Khan University Hospital - Department of Surgery, Pakistan , Ahmed, Muhammad Sheryar Aga Khan University Hospital - Department of Surgery, Pakistan , Ikram, Mubasher Aga Khan University Hospital - Department of Surgery, Pakistan
From page
173
To page
174
Abstract
Laryngeal haemangioma is commonly seen in children. Adult laryngeal haemangiomas are rare and usually involve the supraglottic region. Most common symptom includes dysphagia, dysphonia and shortness of breath. Detailed history, fiberoptic laryngoscopy and computerized scanning may suggest benign nature of the lesion but diagnosis is only confirmed by a biopsy. In comparison toinfantile haemangiomas which usually respond to propronolol, the treatment of adult laryngeal haemangiomas is always surgical removal. We present a case report of a supraglottic haemangioma in an adult male, who was treated surgically without any complications.
Keywords
Laryngeal haemangioma , Fiberoptic laryngoscopy , Computerized scanning.
Journal title
Journal of the Pakistan Medical Association (Centre) JPMA
Journal title
Journal of the Pakistan Medical Association (Centre) JPMA
Record number
2652267
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