Recurrent Laryngeal Hamartoma—An Unusual Cause of Apneic Spells: Case Report and Review of Literature

Abstract

Hamartomas are focal congenital malformations consisting of a focus of mature locally derived tissues with abnormal histological architecture. Laryngeal hamartomas are extremely rare with even <50 cases as well documented and reported in Indian literatures till now. Common symptoms associated with laryngeal hamartomas are stridor, dyspnea, hoarseness, and dysphagia. After endoscopic and radiological examination, excision of mass under video-endoscopic guidance remains the mainstay of treatment with a very good prognosis.

Hypopharyngeal lipomatous hamartoma in piriform fossa: A case report and review of literature

“…However, 20% of partial resection of cases of laryngeal hamartoma have been estimated to relapse. 14 Thus, regular follow-up with laryngoscopy in clinical settings should be arranged to detect any recurrence.…”