English

Abstract

Neurofibromatosis originates from the Schwann cells of the nerve sheath of the nerve which is benign in nature. In von Recklinghausen's disease multiple masses arises all over the body. It may occur from internal nerves sporadically. These are the white glistening round or lobulated masses arise in the course of nerves involved. Neurofibroma of larynx is seldom reported. Women are more affected than men in the ratio 3:2. Hoarseness is the earliest and common symptom, the patient present with. If the mass increase in the course of time, the dyspnoea, later dysphagia symptoms wills result. The arytenoid is the common site of origin, later aryepiglottic fold, false vocal cord, ventricle of the larynx. As the tumor is benign in nature, total excision of tumor is recommended. In the literature, very few cases of laryngeal involvement are reported. This article presents a case report of neurofibroma of larynx involving false vocal cord and ventricle presented submucosally with symptom of hoarseness, primarily with mild stridor on exertion. In this large endolaryngeal mass, laryngofissure surgical approach is selected as a choice.