Vocal Fold Hemangioma

Abstract

Laryngeal hemangioma with cavernous features isolated to the free edge of the vocal fold is a rare clinical finding. We examined a 28-year-old man who had sought medical attent ion for a 2-year history of hoarseness. On videostroboscopic examination, the lesion appeared to be a hemorrhagic cyst in Reinke's space . Unlike a classic Figure J. Rigid endoscopic photograph shows a left vocalfold hemangioma durin g microsuspension laryngoscopy.

Acute Fatal Upper Airway Obstruction from an Occult Cavernous Hemangioma of the Larynx

“…Adult laryngeal hemangiomas are rare and in 80% of cases are located in the supraglottic region. Symptoms associated with this benign tumor are not diagnostic and are mostly related to airway obstruction including hoarseness, dysphagia, dysphonia, and shortness of breath . The treatment of laryngeal and upper airway hemangiomas has included steroid injection, laser ablation, radiotherapy, cryosurgery, and surgical removal .…”

Vocal cord cavernous hemangioma

“…[7] Systemic steroids, carbon dioxide (CO 2 ) laser excision, microlaryngoscopic techniques and radiotherapy are among the treatment alternatives for hemangiomas. [3,8,9] Despite the treatments available, there is still no general consensus on the treatment process for hemangiomas. The age of the patient, type of lesion, as well as the size and localization of the hemangioma can determine which treatment option is best.…”

“…[10] Tracheostomy may be required when dealing with large lesions due to the bleeding risk associated with them. [3,8,9] Microlaryngoscopic excision techniques and CO 2 laser excision can be performed on small lesions with confidence. [5,9] We performed microlaryngoscopic lesion excision with direct laryngoscopy in this case.…”

Airway obstruction by laryngeal masses in sudden and homicidal deaths

“…In adults, they are very rare and found in various laryngeal locations, i.e., epiglottis, aryepiglottic folds, arytenoids, and false or true vocal cords [21][22][23][24][25][26].…”

“…Adult haemangiomas are more often of cavernous type and are generally found in male subjects [21][22][23][24]. They may be asymptomatic or cause hoarseness.…”