[Carcinoid tumor of the larynx]. / Tumeur carcinoïde du larynx.

ABSTRACT

OBJECTIVE: Carcinoid tumors are among the exceptional neoplasms of the larynx. The literature is reviewed and the problems with diagnosis and management of this rare tumor are discussed. METHODS: The authors report a case of a carcinoid tumor of the larynx. RESULTS: This paper describes the case of a well-differentiated carcinoid tumor of the aryepiglottic fold in a 59-year-old woman who presented with hoarseness lasting eight months. After surgical excision, the patient developed recurrence of the disease 14 years later. CONCLUSION: Carcinoid tumors require accurate diagnosis because of their varied clinical behavior and prognosis. The typical carcinoid treatment of choice is conservative surgery.