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Pyriform sinus haemangioma: an unusual presentation of an unusual condition

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  10 June 2011

K Hussain  and
Z G G Makura
K Hussain*
Affiliation:
Department of Otolaryngology/Head and Neck Surgery, Leeds General Infirmary, UK
Z G G Makura
Affiliation:
Department of Otolaryngology/Head and Neck Surgery, Leeds General Infirmary, UK
*
Address for correspondence: Miss Kiran Hussain, The Department of ENT, The General Infirmary at Leeds, Great George Street, Leeds, West Yorkshire, England, LS1 3EX. E-mail: kiranh@doctors.org.uk
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Abstract

Objective:

We present a rare case of an unusual presentation of a pyriform sinus haemangioma in a normally healthy, Caucasian woman, including our management and a review of the literature.

Case report:

A 44-year-old woman presented complaining of bringing up fresh blood whilst brushing her teeth, dysphonia, food sticking in her throat, and epigastric pain for the preceding 12 months, accompanied by a 17.5 kg weight loss. She underwent pre-operative computed tomography and subsequent complete excision of a pyriform sinus haemangioma using CO2 laser.

Discussion:

Haemangiomas are congenital vascular malformations and can affect any part of the body. They are not prevalent in adults and are rarely found in the pyriform sinus. Their common presenting symptoms and management have been previously documented; however, the presented case is unusual in both its presentation and management.

Keywords

HaemangiomaPyriform SinusDysphoniaLaser Therapy
Type
Clinical Records
Information
The Journal of Laryngology & Otology , Volume 125 , Issue 11 , November 2011 , pp. 1196 - 1198
Copyright
Copyright © JLO (1984) Limited 2011

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