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LARYNGEAL SCHWANNOMA - A RARE CLINICAL ENTITY

MIRIA MATHEWS

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Laryngeal schwannomas are rare tumors of the larynx. They can present with subtle complaints and                                       nonspecific features on clinical evaluation. The diagnosis is made on histopathological examination. The definitive               management of this condition is complete surgical excision. We present a case of laryngeal schwannoma in a 24 yr old male to emphasize on this rare clinical entity its presentation, clinical features, diagnosis and surgical management.

 


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