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Airway obstruction in children due to plexiform neurofibroma of the larynx

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  29 June 2007

Hasse Ejnell ,
Mia Järund ,
Martin Bailey  and
Pontus Lindeman
Hasse Ejnell*
Affiliation:
Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Mölndals Hospital, Mölndal, Sweden
Mia Järund
Affiliation:
Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Sahlgren's University Hospital, Göteborg, Sweden
Martin Bailey
Affiliation:
Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children, London, UK
Pontus Lindeman
Affiliation:
Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Mölndals Hospital, Mölndal, Sweden
*
Address for correspondence: Hasse Ejnell, M.D., Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Sahlgren's University Hospital, S-413 45 Göteborg, Sweden.
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Abstract

Plexiform neurofibroma of the larynx is a rare disease. Three cases in children with airway obstruction are presented. After tumour reduction via a lateral pharyngotomy their tracheostomies could be closed. The surgical treatment of plexiform neurofibroma of the superior laryngeal nerve is discussed and conservative, subtotal resection is recommended.

Keywords

Head and neck neoplasmsNeurofibromaLarynxChild
Type
Clinical Records
Information
The Journal of Laryngology & Otology , Volume 110 , Issue 11 , November 1996 , pp. 1065 - 1068
Copyright
Copyright © JLO (1984) Limited 1996

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