Lipoma of the Hypopharynx Producing Menacing Symptoms

Som, Max L.; Wolff, Lester

doi:10.1001/archotol.1952.00710020548008

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“…The upper aero-digestive tract is a very rare location for Lipomas [5] which develop mostly in the posterior subcutaneous neck [6]. Lipomas are usually asymptomatic and gradually progressive in size which is the main reason for late diagnosis [7].…”

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Laryngeal lipoma: a rare cause of dysphonia

Garrouche¹,

Omezzine²,

Maher³

et al. 2017

Pan Afr Med J

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Lipomas are the most common mesenchymal tumors. Laryngeal lipomas represent 1% of all lipomas but unlike other locations may cause life-threatening symptoms by obstruction of the respiratory tract. In this study, the case of a 32-year old woman with laryngeal lipoma is discussed. The lesion was detected on the left aryepiglottic fold, presented as a stalked and dynamic mass of 2 centimeters diameter. The imaging aspects of laryngeal lipoma cases, clinical evaluation, and approaches to treatment will be discussed.

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Laryngeal lipoma: a rare cause of dysphonia

Garrouche¹,

Omezzine²,

Maher³

et al. 2017

Pan Afr Med J

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“…Clinically the lipomas remain asymptomatic for a long time, but once they reach large dimensions, symptoms may arise in relation to the size and lead to the compression of adjacent structures [ 7 ].…”

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Lipoma of Piriform Sinus: A Case Report and Review of the Literature

Acquaviva

Varakliotis

Badia

et al. 2016

Case Reports in Otolaryngology

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The lipomas of oropharynx, hypopharynx, and larynx are so rare that up to now approximately there have been 100 cases reported. The lipomas are slow-growing lesions that are capable of reaching considerable dimensions and are often detected at a late stage. The symptoms can vary both in dimension and in location, semiobstructing the aerodigestive tract or exerting compression on adjacent structure. In this case, the lesion, which originated from the piriform sinus, was removed endoscopically urgently due to obvious signs of tissue suffering caused by stretching of the pedicle as a result of displacement of the mass. The two aims of this case report are to expose an interesting and rare case study mainly for an Emergency Room Specialist and an ENT (Ear, Nose, and Throat) Specialist involved in solving the problem and to demonstrate that the choice of an endoscopic approach is useful in order to have an optimal visualization of the lesion and to perform a total eradication. The use of endoscopic devices also allows a rapid postoperative recovery, compared to external access and optimum locoregional control in the follow-up procedures to prevent possible relapses.

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“…Typical symtoms are difficulty in swallowing, hoarseness, cough, stridor, and rarely respiratory distress. 5 These tumors are usually pedicled, encapsulated and have a smooth surface. 6 Hypopharyngeal lipomas which are pedicled may cause sudden laryngeal obstruction, asphyxia and death.…”

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Endolaryngeal Laser Excision of a Giant Hypopharyngeal Lipoma Causing Severe Respiratory Distress: Case Report

Gerek¹,

Erol²,

Hıdır³

et al. 2013

Turkiye Klinikleri J Med Sci

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Approximately 13% of these tumors occur in the head and neck region, commonly in the posterior neck.2 Rarely, they may be seen in the anterior neck, infratemporal fossa, oral cavity, pharynx, larynx and parotid gland. Lipomas of larynx and hypopharynx are very rare.3,4 To our knowledge, only 94 cases have been reported in the literature up to date. Herein, we present a case of hypopharyngeal lipoma causing severe respiratory distress.Endolaryngeal Laser Excision of a Giant Hypopharyngeal Lipoma Causing Severe Respiratory Distress: Case Report A AB BS ST TR RA AC CT T Lipomas are the most common benign tumors of mesenchymal origin. Although they are rarely seen in the head and neck region, their most common location in the head-neck are the posterior neck. Lipomas of larynx and hypopharynx are very rare. The aim of this paper is to report a case of a giant hypopharyngeal lipoma causing severe respiratory distress. A 76-year-old man with respiratory distress, stridor and voice changes present for 5 months was referred to our department. Videolaryngoscopic examination revealed a pedicled left piriform sinus mass with smooth and yellowish surface which was obstructing the laryngeal inlet during respiration. It was removed via endolaryngeal laser excision without any complications. The histopathologic investigation was reported as lipoma. Lipoma should be kept in mind in case of a hypopharyngeal large mass with a smooth and yellowish surface. Computerized tomography is useful in the differential diagnosis, and endolaryngeal laser excision is a good surgical treatment option for removal. K Ke ey y W Wo or rd ds s: : Lipoma; larynx; hypopharynx; lasers Ö ÖZ ZE ET T Lipomlar en sık karşılaşılan mezenkimal orijinli benign tümörlerdir. Baş boyun bölgesinde sıklıkla arka boyunda lokalize olmakla birlikte nadir görülürler. Larenks ve hipofarenks lipomları oldukça nadirdir. Bu çalışmada ciddi hava yolu tıkanıklığına yol açan bir dev hipofarenks lipomu sunulmaktadır. Yaklaşık 5 aydır solunum sıkıntısı, stridor ve seste değişiklik şikayetleri olan 76 yaşında bir erkek hasta kliniğimize başvurdu. Videolarengoskopik muayenede respirasyon esnasında larengeal girişi tıkayan düzgün yüzeyli, sarımsı renkte, pediküllü, sol piriform sinüse lokalize kitle lezyonu tespit edildi. Kitle lazer ile komplikasyonsuz olarak eksize edildi. Histopatolojik inceleme lipoma olarak rapor edildi. Lipoma tanısı hipofarenkste lokalize düzgün yüzeyli, sarımsı renkteki lezyonlar için akılda tutulmalıdır. Bilgisayarlı tomografi ayırıcı tanıda yararlıdır ve endolarengeal lazer cerrahisi kitlenin eksizyonu için iyi bir yöntemdir.A An na ah ht ta ar r K Ke el li im me el le er r: : Lipoma; larinks; hipofarinks; lazerler T Tu ur rk ki iy ye e K Kl li in ni ik kl le er ri i J J M Me ed d S Sc ci i 2 20 01 13 3; ;3 33 3(

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Lipoma of the Hypopharynx Producing Menacing Symptoms

Cited by 36 publications

References 2 publications

Laryngeal lipoma: a rare cause of dysphonia

Laryngeal lipoma: a rare cause of dysphonia

Lipoma of Piriform Sinus: A Case Report and Review of the Literature

Endolaryngeal Laser Excision of a Giant Hypopharyngeal Lipoma Causing Severe Respiratory Distress: Case Report

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