Laryngeal lipoma: a rare cause of hoarseness

Authors

  • Yuvenesvary Sukumaran Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, Malaysia
  • Noor Azrin Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, Malaysia
  • Loong Siow Ping Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, Malaysia
  • Elsie Jane Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, Malaysia
  • Angeline Madatang Department of Pathology, Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, Malaysia

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.18203/issn.2454-5929.ijohns20185312

Keywords:

Lipoma, Larynx, Hoarseness

Abstract

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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Published

2018-12-25