Case Report
Published: 23 August, 2024 | Volume 8 - Issue 1 | Pages: 001-003
Xanthogranulomatosis is an uncommon disease affecting non-Langerhans histiocytes.
Laryngeal involvement is very rare.
We describe the clinical case of an adult patient with disseminated xanthogranulomas affecting the supraglottic region of the larynx, leading to thickening and immobility of the epiglottis. The patient experienced inspiratory dyspnea on exertion. A transoral supraglottic epiglottectomy was performed, and a tracheostomy was subsequently required.
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Xanthogranuloma; Histiocytes; Larynx; Transoral epiglottectomy
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