Laryngeal inflammatory pseudotumor: An unusual tumor difficult to treat

Authors

  • Alberto Guillén Martínez Hospital General Universitario Santa Lucía de Cartagena

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.34631/sporl.278

Keywords:

Pseudotumor, Myofibroblastic, Larynx, Otolaryngology

Abstract

The authors present de case of a 78 year-old man with the diagnosis of Laryngeal inflammatory pseudotumor. The authors present a brief review on the clinical manifestations, diagnosis and possible therapeutic options.

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Published

2016-03-04

How to Cite

Martínez, A. G. (2016). Laryngeal inflammatory pseudotumor: An unusual tumor difficult to treat. Portuguese Journal of Otorhinolaryngology and Head and Neck Surgery, 53(4), 261–264. https://doi.org/10.34631/sporl.278

Issue

Section

Case Report