Granular cell tumor of the vocal cord: Case Report and Literature Review
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Cura, Melisa B.
Labedz, Geraldine
Degli Uomini, Luciana
Palacios Huatuco, René M.
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Introduction and importance: Granular cell tumors (GCT) are rare neoplasms. The most common places are the head and neck. The larynx accounts for 3-10% of cases. Presentation of case: We present the case of a man who consulted our Department of Otorhinolaryngology due to long-term progressive dysphonia without dyspnea or dysphagia. Fibrolaryngoscopy revealed a tumor that affected the left vocal cord. The tumor was surgically resected. The histopathological report revealed a laryngeal GCT. Fourteen months after surgery, the patient had no recurrence. Clinical discussion: Patients with GCT of the larynx typically have persistent hoarseness, stridor, dysphagia and otalgia, but can also be asymptomatic. A definitive diagnosis is provided by histopathology with immunohistochemistry, and the treatment of choice is surgical resection. Unlike the literature, our report concerns a young man. Conclusion: Granular cell tumor is a rare tumor of the larynx and should be considered a differential diagnosis in all adult men with long-standing dysphonia.Fil: Cura, Melisa B. Universidad Católica de Córdoba. Clínica Universitaria Reina Fabiola. Department of Otorhinolaryngology; Argentina
Fil: Labedz, Geraldine. Universidad Católica de Córdoba. Clínica Universitaria Reina Fabiola. Department of Otorhinolaryngology; Argentina
Fil: Degli Uomini, Luciana. Universidad Católica de Córdoba. Clínica Universitaria Reina Fabiola. Department of Otorhinolaryngology; Argentina
Fil: Palacios Huatuco, René M. Universidad Católica de Córdoba. Clínica Universitaria Reina Fabiola. epartment of General Surgery; Argentina