Introduction. Cholesterol granuloma is a rare benign cystic neoplasm characterised by fibrous capsule, and fluid containing cholesterol crystals, multinucleated giant cells, erythrocytes haemosiderin. granulomas are usually found in diverse parts of the temporal bone, most commonly – petrous apex. Very few cases other organs have been reported, to our knowledge none reported larynx. The main pu...

Two cases of difficult laryngoscopy and tracheal intubation caused by calcified stylohyoid ligaments are presented. Neither patient exhibited a skin crease over the hyoid bone. It is suggested that inability to lift up the epiglottis from the posterior pharyngeal wall be taken as a more useful sign of this condition than the presence of the skin crease.