[Inflammatory pseudotumor of the larynx in children]

Ann Otolaryngol Chir Cervicofac. 2009 Mar;126(1):14-7. doi: 10.1016/j.aorl.2008.11.001. Epub 2009 Feb 18.
[Article in French]

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.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • English Abstract

MeSH terms

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

Substances

  • Carbon Dioxide