A Case of Angioleiomyoma of Larynx

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Korean Journal of Head & Neck Oncology 2007;23(2):185-187.
Published online November 30, 2007.

Seong Keun Kwon

후두에 발생한 혈관평활근종 1예

권성근

Abstract

Angioleiomyomas are a vascular subtype of leiomyomas or benign smooth muscle tumors. The majority of these tumors occur in the extremities. Angioleiomyoma of the larynx has been reported but is exceedingly rare. Laryngeal angiomyomas can present with hoarseness, dyspnea, or globus sensation, and often misdiagnosed as asthma. We report a case of a 74-year old man with laryngeal angioleiomyoma misdiagnosed as asthma.

Key Words: Angioleimyoma, Larynx, Asthma

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