Korean J Head Neck Oncol.
2024 May;40(1):19-22. 10.21593/kjhno/2024.40.1.19.
A Case Report of Vallecula Angioleiomyoma
- Affiliations
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- 1Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, College of Medicine, Korea University Ansan Hospital, Ansan, Korea
- KMID: 2556204
- DOI: http://doi.org/10.21593/kjhno/2024.40.1.19
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.
