Congenital duplication of the larynx. Issue 6 (9th June 2014)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Simpson, A I; Khanna, A; Stanton, A
• Is Part Of: Journal of laryngology & otology. Volume 128:Issue 6(2014)
• Page Start: 555
• Page End: 556
• Publication Date: 2014-06-09
• Subjects: Otolaryngology -- Periodicals; 617.51
• DOI: 10.1017/S0022215114001042
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0022-2151

Abstract

<abstract abstract-type="normal"> <title>Abstract</title> <sec id="sec1"> <title>Introduction:</title> <p>The larynx is an intricate structure serving three important functions in humans: it protects the lower respiratory airway, facilitates respiration and helps produce sound through a key role in phonation.</p> </sec> <sec id="sec2"> <title>Objective:</title> <p>We report the first published finding of congenital duplication of the larynx in a patient with previously cleared squamous cell carcinoma of the neck and a new diagnosis of squamous cell carcinoma of the lung.</p> </sec> <sec id="sec3"> <title>Case report:</title> <p>We describe the incidental finding of duplication of the larynx in a 62-year-old man with previously completely cleared squamous cell carcinoma of the neck, who presented with worsening dyspnoea. We also provide a brief overview of other published cases in which duplication of the vocal folds and epiglottis has been reported.</p> </sec> <sec id="sec4"> <title>Results:</title> <p>Our patient experienced no symptoms related to this incidental finding of congenital duplication of the larynx.</p> </sec> <sec id="sec5"> <title>Conclusion:</title> <p>The first case of congenital duplication of the larynx is currently of academic interest only; however, the possible association with squamous cell carcinoma is postulated to raise awareness in clinicians who may observe further cases in the future.</p> </sec> </abstract>