[Carcinoid tumor of the larynx].

OBJECTIVE

Carcinoid tumors are among the exceptional neoplasms of the larynx. The literature is reviewed and the problems with diagnosis and management of this rare tumor are discussed.

METHODS

The authors report a case of a carcinoid tumor of the larynx.

RESULTS

This paper describes the case of a well-differentiated carcinoid tumor of the aryepiglottic fold in a 59-year-old woman who presented with hoarseness lasting eight months. After surgical excision, the patient developed recurrence of the disease 14 years later.

CONCLUSION

Carcinoid tumors require accurate diagnosis because of their varied clinical behavior and prognosis. The typical carcinoid treatment of choice is conservative surgery.