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Aspergillosis of the larynx

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  29 June 2007

R. Benson-Mitchell ,
N. Tolley ,
C. B. Croft  and
A. Gallimore
R. Benson-Mitchell*
Affiliation:
Royal National Throat, Nose and Ear Hospital, Gray's Inn Road, London.
N. Tolley
Affiliation:
Royal National Throat, Nose and Ear Hospital, Gray's Inn Road, London.
C. B. Croft
Affiliation:
Royal National Throat, Nose and Ear Hospital, Gray's Inn Road, London.
A. Gallimore
Affiliation:
Royal National Throat, Nose and Ear Hospital, Gray's Inn Road, London.
*
Mr R. Benson-Mitchell, 5 Haven Lodge, Hayes Crescent, London NW11 0DD.
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Abstract

Primary infection of the larynx with Aspergillus spp. is rare. It is more commonly seen as part of a wider infection involving the respiratory system in an immunocompromised host. In noncompromised patients laryngeal aspergillosis may represent colonization rather than invasion requiring no systemic anti-fungal treatment. The diagnosis is important as the presenting symptoms are suggestive of malignant laryngeal disease.

We present a 62-year-old man with a short history of hoarseness. Direct laryngoscopy and biopsy confirmed the diagnosis of aspergillosis. Clinical presentation, diagnosis and the important pathological characteristics of this infection are discussed.

Keywords

AspergillosisLarynx
Type
Clinical Records
Information
The Journal of Laryngology & Otology , Volume 108 , Issue 10 , October 1994 , pp. 883 - 885
Copyright
Copyright © JLO (1984) Limited 1994

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