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Multiple oncocytic cysts of the larynx

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  29 June 2007

J. K. Dhingra*
Affiliation:
Department of OtolaryngologyCharing Cross Hospital, London
N. M. Aqel
Affiliation:
Department of Histopathology, Charing Cross Hospital, London
J. McEwen
Affiliation:
Department of OtolaryngologyCharing Cross Hospital, London
N. R. Bleach
Affiliation:
Department of OtolaryngologyCharing Cross Hospital, London
*
J. K. Dhingra, Research Fellow, Otolaryngology Research Center, New England Medical Center, 750, Washington Street, New England, Boston, MAUSA.

Abstract

Oncocytic metaplasia in laryngeal epithelium is uncommon. Oncocytes have been described in the lining of laryngeal cysts and such cysts have been reported in the literature under a variety of names. There is an ongoing debate about the exact nature of ‘oncocytic cysts’, which tend to be solitary. An unusual case of multiple oncocytic cysts of the larynx is described. The pathology and treament are discussed.

Type
Pathology in Focus
Copyright
Copyright © JLO (1984) Limited 1995

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