ABSTRACT
Inflammatory myofibroblastic tumor seldom involves the larynx, as only about 50 to 60 cases have been described in the literature. Even though these tumors are often not aggressive, they have the potential for invasion and local recurrence. We describe the case of a 27-year-old man who was admitted to an emergency department with signs of upper airway obstruction secondary to an obstructive mass. Histology identified the mass as an inflammatory myofibroblastic tumor of the subglottis. The patient underwent an emergency tracheotomy followed by a partial laryngectomy. During 14 months of follow-up, he remained free of active disease.
Subject(s)
Laryngeal Neoplasms/pathology , Myofibroma/pathology , Adult , Airway Obstruction/etiology , Airway Obstruction/surgery , Humans , Inflammation/complications , Inflammation/pathology , Laryngeal Neoplasms/complications , Laryngeal Neoplasms/surgery , Laryngectomy , Male , Myofibroma/complications , Myofibroma/surgery , TracheotomyABSTRACT
We report a case of a 7-year-old child who required emergency surgery for acute abdomen and suspected acute appendicitis. During surgery a tumor located in the small bowel that caused intestinal occlusion was found. Histopathologic analysis showed a solitary gastrointestinal myofibroma. This is a very rare tumor, especially as a single lesion, because in world literature, there are less than 10 cases reported.