[Inflammatory pseudotumor of the larynx in children].

Abstract

OBJECTIVE:

Describe the management of laryngeal pseudotumor in a young boy with exclusive endoscopic resection with laser CO2 resection.

MATERIAL AND METHOD:

Case report.

RESULTS:

We report a rare case of a laryngeal pseudotumor in a child that was successfully treated with endoscopic resection with laser CO2 vaporization. The last follow-up at 12 months revealed no evidence of recurrence and no voice sequelae. This is the first case reported that was successfully treated after a single procedure. It is the second one where tracheotomy was avoided.

CONCLUSION:

Endoscopic resection with laser CO2 vaporization is a safe and effective treatment in cases of limited laryngeal inflammatory pseudotumor in a pediatric population, but close follow-up is necessary because of the risk of local recurrence.

• Authors: M Bouchène, M Fouchet, S Frachon-Collardeau, J-C Pignat, O Merrot
• Journal: Annales d'oto-laryngologie et de chirurgie cervico faciale : bulletin de la Societe d'oto-laryngologie des hopitaux de Paris (Ann Otolaryngol Chir Cervicofac) Vol. 126 Issue 1 Pg. 14-7 (Mar 2009) ISSN: 0003-438X [Print] France
• Vernacular Title: Tumeur pseudo-inflammatoire du larynx chez l'enfant.
• PMID: 19232567 (Publication Type: Case Reports, English Abstract, Journal Article)

Chemical References

• Carbon Dioxide

Topics

• Carbon Dioxide
• Child
• Granuloma, Plasma Cell (diagnosis, surgery)
• Humans
• Laryngeal Diseases (diagnosis, surgery)
• Laryngoscopy
• Laser Therapy
• Male