A clinicopathological study and management of tumor and tumor like lesions of larynx

Abstract

<p class="abstract"><strong>Background:</strong> The aim of the study was to (a) determine the incidence and distribution of cases according to age, sex, etiology etc; (b) to know common etiology for the different diseases; (c) to understand pathophysiology of the disease; (d) to know various presentations of the disease; (e) to determine various diagnostic tools; and (f) to know modalities of treatment available.</p><p class="abstract"><strong>Methods:</strong> Prospective observational study, method of sampling: non-random, purposive. department of ENT, Government medical college and tertiary care centre. Fifty-one patients with benign and malignant lesion of larynx were analysed. Only cases with persistent hoarseness for more than three weeks were selected. Benign lesions included neoplastic and non-neoplastic lesions. All cases underwent a thorough ENT examination. Once suspected the cases were examined under direct laryngoscope, fibreoptic laryngoscope and if needed microlaryngeal examination was also done. </p><p class="abstract"><strong>Results:</strong> The study showed 86.6% benign lesions and 41.1% malignant lesions of larynx with male preponderance. It was observed that vocal polyp was the commonest benign non-neoplastic lesion and papilloma was the commonest neoplastic lesion. Squamous cell carcinoma accounted predominantly in malignant lesions and was commonly found in glottis.</p><p class="abstract"><strong>Conclusions:</strong> Thus, this study reflects there is an urge to raise awareness and educate people regarding detrimental effects of vocal abuse, alcohol and tobacco consumption, preventive measures, early symptoms and availability of diagnostic tools, so that early diagnosis and appropriate treatment can be executed to reduce the morbidity and mortality.</p>