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Isolated laryngeal lymphangioma: a rare cause of airway obstruction in infants

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  29 June 2007

B. C. Papsin  and
J. N. G. Evans
B. C. Papsin
Affiliation:
Department of Otolaryngology, Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS Trust, London, UK.
J. N. G. Evans*
Affiliation:
Department of Otolaryngology, Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS Trust, London, UK.
*
Mr J. N. G. Evans, Department of Paediatric Otolaryngology, Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS Trust, Great Ormond Street, London WC1N 3JH.
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Abstract

Laryngeal lymphangiomas are uncommon and virtually always represent extension of cervical disease. The exceptionally rare lymphangioma that remains isolated to the larynx has been reported only twice prior to this case.

A six-month male infant presented with an undiagnosed mass in the supraglottis which had caused respiratory compromise requiring a tracheostomy. The diagnosis was made histologically and the treatment was begun. Therapy consisted of staged laser resections carried out cautiously to preserve laryngeal competence. After three laser treatments the lesion was controlled and the patient prepared for decannulation. This interesting case is presented with a review of the literature.

Keywords

Laryngeal neoplasmsLymphangioma, Laser surgeryChild
Type
Clinical Records
Information
The Journal of Laryngology & Otology , Volume 110 , Issue 10 , October 1996 , pp. 969 - 972
Copyright
Copyright © JLO (1984) Limited 1996

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