Paraganglioma of the Larynx

Authors

  • R Dhakhwa Department of Pathology, Kathmandu Medical College, Kathmandu
  • Toran KC Department of ENT and Head and Neck Surgery, Kathmandu Medical College, Kathmandu
  • S Kafle Department of Pathology, Kathmandu Medical College, Kathmandu
  • M Lakhey Department of Pathology, Kathmandu Medical College, Kathmandu

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.3126/jpn.v2i3.6031

Keywords:

Immunohistochemistry, Larynx, Neuroendocrine, Paraganglioma

Abstract

Paraganglioma of the larynx is a rare tumor that arises from paraganglion cells. These tumors are generally considered benign and have to be differentiated from other neuroendocrine tumors. Diagnosis relies mostly on histopathologic examination followed by immunohistochemistry. Surgical excision generally confers complete cure of the tumor. We hereby present a case of laryngeal paraganglioma in a 60-yearold female, who underwent total laryngectomy following a diagnostic micro-laryngeal biopsy, which was supported by immunohistochemistry.

DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.3126/jpn.v2i3.6031

JPN 2012; 2(3): 245-247

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Dhakhwa, R., KC, T., Kafle, S., & Lakhey, M. (2012). Paraganglioma of the Larynx. Journal of Pathology of Nepal, 2(3), 245–247. https://doi.org/10.3126/jpn.v2i3.6031

Issue

Vol. 2 No. 3 (2012)

Section

Case Reports

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