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An unusual case of laryngeal pseudotumour

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  29 June 2007

S. T. Anstey ,
J. Marais  and
W. Wallace
S. T. Anstey
Affiliation:
Department of Otolaryngology, Lauriston Building, Royal Infirmary, Edinburgh EH3 9EN.
J. Marais*
Affiliation:
Department of Otolaryngology, Lauriston Building, Royal Infirmary, Edinburgh EH3 9EN.
W. Wallace
Affiliation:
Department of Otolaryngology, Lauriston Building, Royal Infirmary, Edinburgh EH3 9EN.
*
Address for correspondence: Dr J. Marais, F.R.C.S., Department of Otolaryngology, Lauriston Building, Royal Infirmary, Edinburgh EH3 9EN. Fax: 031-519-5400
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Abstract

A pseudotumour represents a lesion that masquerades as a malignant neoplasm. We present an unusual case where the appearance of a tumour was the result of chronic inflammation stimulated by the presence of food matter. This inflammatory reaction resulted in upper airway obstruction associated with a mass lesion and vocal fold palsy.

Keywords

Granuloma, plasma cellRespiratory soundsVocal fold paralysis
Type
Clinical Records
Information
The Journal of Laryngology & Otology , Volume 109 , Issue 2 , February 1995 , pp. 142 - 143
Copyright
Copyright © JLO (1984) Limited 1995

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