Hamartoma of the Larynx: An Unusual Cause of Stridor

Abstract

Background: Hamartoma of the larynx is a very rare lesion, andthe number of reported cases is limited. Signs and symptoms includestridor, changes in voice, eating and respiratory complaints. Stridoris a sign of upper airway obstruction. Patients presenting with stridorand severe respiratory distress necessitate urgent otolaryngologicevaluation.Case Report: Herein, we report a case of laryngeal hamartoma presentingwith recurrent pneumonia and persistent stridor in a 7-montholdpatient. He was admitted to hospital with the initial diagnosis ofrecurrent pneumonia and persistent stridor. Stridor was not responsiveto cool mist, nebulised epinephrine or dexamethasone. Cervical computedtomography (CT) revealed a solid, nodular mass on the posterolateralwall of larynx. The mass was excised surgically. After surgicalremoval of the hamartoma, the child was relieved of the obstruction.Conclusion: We want to emphasise that patients presenting with persistentstridor and severe distress necessitate urgent otolaryngologicevaluation.