A Case of Schwannoma of the Larynx

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Korean Journal of Head & Neck Oncology 2008;24(2):200-202.
Published online November 30, 2008.

Dong Joon Choi;Il Ju Ko;Sung Jin Kwon;Il-Seok Park;Beom Gyu Kim;Yong Bok Kim;Woo Young Jang

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최동준;고일주;권성진;박일석;김범규;김용복;장우영

Abstract

Schwannoma is a benign soft tissue tumor arising from the schwann cells of the nerve sheath. Although 25 to 45% of schwannomas arise in the head and neck region, larynx is one of the rarest sites of involvement. Recently, we experienced a case of a laryngeal schwannoma causing voice change in a 53-years-old woman. Laryngeal schwannoma is located right false vocal fold with bulging, which was completely removed by microlaryngeal surgical excision. We report a rare case with a review of literature.

Key Words: Schwannoma, Larynx

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