OBJECTIVES To describe an atypical case of laryngeal chondrosarcoma of arytenoid cartilage presenting as bilateral vocal fold immobility and to avoid potential missed diagnosis. METHODS Our case study included a detail history, physical and radiological examination, laryngeal electromyography (LEMG), and surgical treatment and pathology analysis. We compared it with the previously discussed c...

Schwannoma of the larynx is a rare entity, accounting for less than 0.1% of all benign laryngeal neoplasms. In particular, schwannoma of the epiglottis is much more rare. We report a case of schwannoma located on the laryngeal surface of the epiglottis which mimicked epiglottic cyst. A 39-year-old female presented with a 5-month history of dry cough. Laryngostroboscopy examination revealed a sm...

Objective: To describe laryngeal abnormalities undergoing microlaryngeal surgery (MLS). Material and Methods: A retrospective analytical study by examining the central medical record electronic of patients with disorders in otorhinolaryngology head neck (ORL-HNS) Outpatient Unit Teratai ORL-HNS Surgery Inpatient Care at Dr. Soetomo General Hospital, Surabaya, from January 1 until December 31, 2...

Introduction Rhabdomyoma is a rare benign tumor derived from skeletal muscles. Laryngeal rhabdomyomas are even rarer, with only approximately 40 reported cases in world literature. Laryngeal rhabdomyomas usually are seen as masses covered by mucosa. They are often solitary asymptomatic tumors, but symptoms such as hoarseness can occur. The radiologic features are usually those typical of benign...

Asbestos associated diseases consist of both benign and malignant conditions. A rare constellation of asbestosis, laryngeal carcinoma, and malignant peritoneal mesothelioma occurring in a patient with long term occupational exposure to airborne asbestos fibres is presented. The observation illustrates the powerful disease-causing potential of occupational exposure to asbestos. A brief discussio...

Malignant neoplasms of the larynx are divided into epithelial and non-epithelial. Non-epithelial neoplasms include, among others, mesenchymal chondrosarcomas and osteosarcomas. Few cases of laryngeal osteosarcomas described in the literature were usually treated by surgery without the need to use adjuvant radio- or chemotherapy. Few authors propose the initial application of radiotherapy or hig...

BACKGROUND Processed meat has been related to the risk of digestive tract neoplasms but the evidence remains inconclusive. We examined data from a network of case-control studies conducted between 1992 and 2002 in the Swiss Canton of Vaud. PATIENTS AND METHODS We studied 316 patients with incident, histologically confirmed oral and pharyngeal cancer, 138 patients with oesophageal cancer, 91 p...