[Granular cell tumor of the larynx: apropos of a case]

Acta Biomed Ateneo Parmense. 1990;61(3-4):179-84.
[Article in Italian]

Abstract

Granular cell tumor of the larynx is a rare benign lesion. The Authors present a literature survey and report a case observed in the E.N.T. Institute of Parma University. The patient was a 22 year-old woman, smoker, whose right vocal cord was affected. Hoarseness represented the only symptom. The tumor was removed by the microsurgical method and histologically examined.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • English Abstract

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Endoscopy
  • Female
  • Granular Cell Tumor* / pathology
  • Granular Cell Tumor* / surgery
  • Humans
  • Laryngeal Neoplasms* / pathology
  • Laryngeal Neoplasms* / surgery
  • Vocal Cords* / pathology