Primary aspergillosis of the larynx causing acute airway distress.
Publication/Presentation Date
4-9-2021
Abstract
Laryngeal aspergillosis is most commonly seen as a secondary infection that spreads from the lungs and tracheobronchial tree. Primary invasive aspergillosis of the larynx is rare and most likely seen in an immunocompromised patient. We present a case of a 59-year-old woman who presented with progressive dysphonia and subsequently acute stridor. She is a non-smoker with a recent diagnosis of acute myeloid leukaemia. Fibreoptic nasendoscopy revealed a left sided vocal cord lesion ball valving into the glottic space. Histology taken during emergency debulking confirmed
Volume
14
Issue
4
ISSN
1757-790X
Published In/Presented At
Ranford, D., Kang, C., Kelly, M., & Volpini, L. (2021). Primary aspergillosis of the larynx causing acute airway distress. BMJ case reports, 14(4), e240434. https://doi.org/10.1136/bcr-2020-240434
Disciplines
Medicine and Health Sciences
PubMedID
33837026
Department(s)
Department of Surgery
Document Type
Article