Unusual laryngeal mass: when it’s not malignancy – a case of supraglottic Schwannoma

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https://doi.org/10.3126/jpahs.v12i1.85673

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Antoni A and B, Peripheral Nerve Sheath Tumour, MRI, Schwannomas

Abstract

Neurogenic tumors of the larynx are very rare, with laryngeal schwannomas making up about 0.1-0.3% of cases. Laryngeal schwannoma is a slow-growing, benign encapsulated, neurogenic tumor typically found in the supraglottic larynx, rarely in the glottis. This report discusses a 44-year-old female with a hoarseness of voice and dyspnea on exertion. Imaging findings were suggestive of benign lesion. Patient underwent Microlaryngeal Surgery (MLS) excision and was confirmed histologically as a Schwannoma. This report highlights this rare condition and reviews diagnostic methods, differential diagnoses, and treatment options.

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Sudeep KC, Patan Academy of Health Sciences, Lalitpur, Nepal

Lecturer, Department of Radiology & Imaging, Patan Hospital

Manisha Paneru, Patan Academy of Health Sciences, Lalitpur, Nepal

Lecturer, Department of ENT & Head & Neck Surgery, Patan Hospital

Deepak Yadav, Patan Academy of Health Sciences, Lalitpur, Nepal

Associate Professor, Department of ENT & Head & Neck Surgery, Patan Hospital

Manisha Shrestha, Patan Academy of Health Sciences, Lalitpur, Nepal

Assistant Professor, Department of Pathology, Patan Hospital

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2025-10-30

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KC, S., Paneru, M., Yadav, D., & Shrestha, M. (2025). Unusual laryngeal mass: when it’s not malignancy – a case of supraglottic Schwannoma. Journal of Patan Academy of Health Sciences, 12(1), 47–50. https://doi.org/10.3126/jpahs.v12i1.85673

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Vol. 12 No. 1 (2025)

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General Section: Case Reports

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