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Granular cell myoblastoma of the supraglottis

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  29 June 2007

P. J. Robb  and
A. Girling
P. J. Robb*
Affiliation:
Department of Otolaryngology, Guy's Hospital, London SE1 9RT
A. Girling
Affiliation:
Department of Clinical Microscopy, Guy's Hospital, London SE1 9RT
*
Peter J. Robb, Department of Otolaryngology, Guy's Hospital, London SE1 9RT
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Abstract

Granular cell myoblastoma is an unusual benign tumour, which, when occuring in the larynx usually affects the vocal cords and causes hoarseness. We present a case presenting with symptoms strongly suggestive of globus pharyngis.

These tumours probably arise from neuroectodermal tissue, and the current nomenclature is a misnomer. Complete excision rather than biopsy is recommended, as biopsy material may be misinterpreted as squamous carcinoma.

In this case, endoscopic removal of the tumour was successful in producing complete symptomatic relief.

Type
Clinical Records
Information
The Journal of Laryngology & Otology , Volume 103 , Issue 3 , March 1989 , pp. 328 - 330
Copyright
Copyright © JLO (1984) Limited 1989

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