A Case Report of Vallecula Angioleiomyoma
10.21593/kjhno/2024.40.1.19
- Author:
Ye Hwan LEE
1
;
Byung Jae KANG
;
Min Suk KIM
;
Hong Jin KIM
;
Soon Young KWON
;
Kyung Ho OH
Author Information
1. Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, College of Medicine, Korea University Ansan Hospital, Ansan, Korea
- Publication Type:Case Report
- From:
Korean Journal of Head and Neck Oncology
2024;40(1):19-22
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:KO
-
Abstract:
Angioleiomyoma is benign smooth muscle tumor originating from the vascular wall. While they can occur in various anatomical locations, they are rarely reported in the vallecula region of the oropharynx. We present a case of a 58-year-old female patient with a five-year history of progressive dysphagia and throat discomfort. Laryngoscopy revealed a large, soft, mobile mass located on the right side of the vallecula. Radiological imaging further characterized the lesion as a well-circumscribed, heterogeneous mass. Surgical intervention in the form of Transoral Videolaryngoscopic Surgery (TOVS) was performed, leading to the successful removal of the mass. Histopathological analysis confirmed the diagnosis of angioleiomyoma.
