Background: Chronic rhinosinusitis (CRS) is diagnosed on the basis of symptoms, nasal endoscopic findings and computed tomography of the paranasal sinuses (CT PNS). Where indicated, functional endoscopic sinus surgery (FESS) is the surgical treatment.

We report an uncommon case of symptomatic venous malformation of the larynx in a 22-year-old man, and the successful surgical management thereof. A detailed radiologic investigation of the lesion was done, followed by surgical excision via a suprahyoid pharyngotomy using cold instruments. Long-term follow-up was maintained, and the patient had subjective and objective resolution of his symptoms and signs at 3 years postoperatively. We conclude that radiology can reveal hitherto unsuspected extensions of vascular malformations in the neck and that surgical excision is a viable mode of treatment in upper aerodigestive venous malformations.

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Breathing difficulty, change in voice and hemoptysis are symptoms that are seen with varying degrees of frequency in the routine ENT OPD. The focus of examination and investigation is usually the larynx in such cases. It is rare for the diagnosis to be a tracheal lesion. We report three cases of uncommon benign tracheal lesions. Our aim is to highlight the presentation of such cases in a tertiary care center, and the relevant modalities of management. How to cite this article Bhate JJ, Deepthi NV, Menon UK, Madhumita K. Rare Benign Tracheal Lesions. Int J Phonosurg Laryngol 2012;2(1):37-40.