Laryngeal lipoma: a rare cause of hoarseness
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https://doi.org/10.18203/issn.2454-5929.ijohns20185312Keywords:
Lipoma, Larynx, HoarsenessAbstract
The incidence of lipoma in the laryngeal region is rare. Here we report a case of left false cord lipoma in a 78 years old man who presented with hoarseness for 2 years. Clinically, a bulge with a smooth surface was seen at the left false cord. Intraoperatively, the specimen taken from the left false cord appeared yellowish and was floating on normal saline solution giving a suspect to lipoma. Histologically, the tumors composed of mature adipose tissue. Postoperatively, the patient recovered well with no signs of recurrence.
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