Granular Cell Tumour of the Larynx: Literature Review and Case Report

A Young Boy With Progressive Dysphonia

“…3 The mean age for laryngeal GCT is 36 years. 4 Multifocal lesions are reported in 7% of adult cases and represent a more significant therapeutic challenge. 1 Multifocal GCTs also tend to be more highly associated with the larynx and trachea.…”

Management of pediatric airway granular cell tumor: Role of laryngotracheal reconstruction

“…Endoscopic resection may be undertaken as initial surgical treatment, but is reserved for smaller tumors [14]. Recurrence rates for complete excision are quoted as 8-12% [12].…”

“…Laryngeal involvement is reported in 10% of cases found in the head and neck. The average age for the laryngeal GCT is 36 years [14]. Pediatric laryngeal GCT is an extremely rare entity.…”

Laryngeal Granular Cell Tumor; Rare Location

“…The symptoms in our cases were weakening hoarseness, non-productive cough and foreign body sensation in the throat. There are publications in the literature about GCT that are located in the larynx (2,7,9,11). If this tumor is found in children, a differential diagnosis with juvenile laryngeal papilloma should be made (3,10).…”