Korean J Otorhinolaryngol-Head Neck Surg.  2016 Mar;59(3):246-249. 10.3342/kjorl-hns.2016.59.3.246.

A Case of Co-Existence Squamous Cell Carcinoma with Granuloma in Posterior Glottis

• Kwak SG
• Kim CD
• Kim EJ
• Kim SW

• KMID: 2160434
• DOI: http://doi.org/10.3342/kjorl-hns.2016.59.3.246

Abstract

The laryngeal granuloma (LG) is non-neoplastic lesion that mainly develops in the posterior vocal folds. It is welknown that mis- or overuse of voice, habitual coughing, and endotracheal intubation can become the cause of LG. The laryngopharyngeal reflux also comes into the spotlight as an etiologic factor. Although LG has a tendency to recur easily, it is not a premalignant lesion. The co-existence with granuloma and laryngeal cancer has not been reported earlier. Recently, we encountered a 72-year-old man with a posterior glottic mass, which was diagnosed as squamous cell carcinoma coexisting with granuloma. To our knowledge, this is a first report on two coexisting carcinomas in the glottis.

Keyword

Granuloma; Posterior glottis; Squamous cell cancer

MeSH Terms

Aged
Carcinoma, Squamous Cell*
Cough
Glottis*
Granuloma*
Granuloma, Laryngeal
Humans
Intubation, Intratracheal
Laryngeal Neoplasms
Laryngopharyngeal Reflux
Neoplasms, Squamous Cell
Vocal Cords
Voice