Wu Y, Li JM, Zhang TJ, Wang X. Laryngeal leiomyoma: A case report and review of literature. World J Clin Cases 2024; 12(18): 3529-3533 [PMID: 38983438 DOI: 10.12998/wjcc.v12.i18.3529]
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Xin Wang, PhD, Doctor, Department of Otolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery, The First Hospital of Jilin University, No. 1 Xinmin Street, Changchun 130000, Jilin Province, China. xwang99@jlu.edu.cn
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Otorhinolaryngology
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World J Clin Cases. Jun 26, 2024; 12(18): 3529-3533 Published online Jun 26, 2024. doi: 10.12998/wjcc.v12.i18.3529
Laryngeal leiomyoma: A case report and review of literature
Yu Wu, Jing-Man Li, Tian-Jiao Zhang, Xin Wang
Yu Wu, Jing-Man Li, Tian-Jiao Zhang, Xin Wang, Department of Otolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery, The First Hospital of Jilin University, Changchun 130000, Jilin Province, China
Author contributions: Wu Y and Wang X wrote the main manuscript text; Li JM revised the manuscript; Zhang TJ prepared figures. All authors reviewed the manuscript.
Supported byNational Natural Science Foundation of China, No. 82071031.
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Corresponding author: Xin Wang, PhD, Doctor, Department of Otolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery, The First Hospital of Jilin University, No. 1 Xinmin Street, Changchun 130000, Jilin Province, China. xwang99@jlu.edu.cn
Received: October 23, 2023 Revised: February 7, 2024 Accepted: May 9, 2024 Published online: June 26, 2024 Processing time: 239 Days and 2.9 Hours
Abstract
BACKGROUND
Leiomyomas (LMs) are mesenchymal tumors that arise from smooth muscle cells. LMs most commonly arise in organs with an abundance of smooth muscle such as the uterus and gastrointestinal tract. Conversely, LMs are rarely detected in the head and neck region. In this study, we report a rare case of laryngeal LM (LLM) and summarized the clinical characteristics of reported LLMs to help clinicians better understand this rare disease and improve its diagnosis, treatment, and postoperative course.
CASE SUMMARY
A 49-year-old man was admitted to our ENT outpatient clinic with a chief complaint of pharynx discomfort for 2 months. Laryngoscopy performed under topical anesthesia revealed a solitary, pink mass at the tubercle of epiglottis. Surgery via laryngeal endoscopy was performed under general anesthesia, and the lesion was excised easily. Positive immunohistochemical staining for desmin and smooth-muscle actin indicated a smooth muscle origin and the diagnosis was laryngeal leiomyoma. After surgery, the patient’s condition was stable, and he was discharged 2 d after surgery. During the 1-year postoperative period, the patient’s condition remained stable without evidence of recurrence.
CONCLUSION
Surgical resection is the preferred treatment for LLMs, its early diagnosis and differential diagnosis have important clinical significance.
Core Tip: We present a rare case of laryngeal leiomyoma (LLM) admitted to our institution, while also providing a comprehensive review and synthesis of the clinical characteristics associated with reported LLMs. Our aim is to enhance clinicians' comprehension of this uncommon disease, thereby facilitating improved diagnosis, treatment strategies, and postoperative patient recovery.
