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Laryngeal leiomyoma

MedGen UID:
232691
•Concept ID:
C1334370
•
Neoplastic Process
Synonyms: Laryngeal Leiomyoma; laryngeal leiomyoma; Larynx Leiomyoma; larynx leiomyoma; Leiomyoma of Larynx; leiomyoma of larynx; Leiomyoma of the Larynx; leiomyoma of the larynx
 
Monarch Initiative: MONDO:0000934

Definition

A benign smooth muscle neoplasm arising from the larynx. It is characterized by the presence of spindle cells with cigar-shaped nuclei, interlacing fascicles, and a whorled pattern. [from NCI]

Term Hierarchy

CClinical test,  RResearch test,  OOMIM,  GGeneReviews,  VClinVar  
  • CROGVLaryngeal leiomyoma

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PubMed

Integrated cone-beam CT and fluoroscopic navigation in treatment of head and neck vascular malformations and tumors.
Nesbit GM, Nesbit EG, Hamilton BE
J Neurointerv Surg 2011 Jun;3(2):186-90. Epub 2010 Dec 16 doi: 10.1136/jnis.2010.003376. PMID: 21990816

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Etiology

Vascular leiomyoma of the larynx: a rare entity. Three case reports and literature review.
Xu Y, Zhou S, Wang S
ORL J Otorhinolaryngol Relat Spec 2008;70(4):264-7. Epub 2008 May 19 doi: 10.1159/000133652. PMID: 18487903

Diagnosis

Laryngeal leiomyoma.
Gallagher TQ, Sinacori JT
Ear Nose Throat J 2010 Aug;89(8):346-7. PMID: 20737370
Vascular leiomyoma of the larynx: a rare entity. Three case reports and literature review.
Xu Y, Zhou S, Wang S
ORL J Otorhinolaryngol Relat Spec 2008;70(4):264-7. Epub 2008 May 19 doi: 10.1159/000133652. PMID: 18487903
Leiomyoma with atypical cells (atypical leiomyoma) in the larynx.
Matsumoto T, Nishiya M, Ichikawa G, Fujii H
Histopathology 1999 Jun;34(6):532-6. doi: 10.1111/j.1365-2559.1999.00645.x. PMID: 10383698

Prognosis

Vascular leiomyoma of the larynx: a rare entity. Three case reports and literature review.
Xu Y, Zhou S, Wang S
ORL J Otorhinolaryngol Relat Spec 2008;70(4):264-7. Epub 2008 May 19 doi: 10.1159/000133652. PMID: 18487903
Leiomyoma with atypical cells (atypical leiomyoma) in the larynx.
Matsumoto T, Nishiya M, Ichikawa G, Fujii H
Histopathology 1999 Jun;34(6):532-6. doi: 10.1111/j.1365-2559.1999.00645.x. PMID: 10383698

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