Vocal cord cavernous hemangioma – Case report

Abstract

Laryngeal hemangioma in adults is a very rare condition that occur commonly in the supraglottic regions of the larynx. We present on a heavy smoker man with husky voice for many years. Fiberscopic examination revealed a granular lesion on the right vocal fold. Laryngomicroscopic surgery is applied. Histological diagnosis is cavernous hemangioma with squamous hyperplasia. Laryngeal cavernous hemangioma isolated to the free edge of the vocal fold is a very rare clinical finding.Correspondence to: Tengchin Wang, Department of otolaryngology, Tainan municipal hospital (managed by show chwan medical care corporation), No.670, Chongde Rd., East Dist.,

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