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Laryngocele: diagnosis, management and association with laryngeal cancer

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  25 March 2025

Xiaxia Li ,
Zhewei Lou  and
Zhihong Lin Open the ORCID record for Zhihong Lin [Opens in a new window]
Xiaxia Li
Affiliation:
Department of Otorhinolaryngology, The Second Affiliated Hospital, School of Medicine, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, ZJ, China
Zhewei Lou
Affiliation:
Department of Otorhinolaryngology, The Second Affiliated Hospital, School of Medicine, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, ZJ, China
Zhihong Lin*
Affiliation:
Department of Otorhinolaryngology, The Second Affiliated Hospital, School of Medicine, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, ZJ, China
*
Corresponding author: Zhihong Lin; Email: 2189007@zju.edu.cn
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Abstract

Objectives

This article aimed to summarize the clinical characteristics and our experience with the diagnosis and management of laryngocele. We offer our perspectives for cases associated with laryngeal cancer.

Methods

A retrospective study of 14 patients with laryngocele was accomplished from June 2014 to June 2024. Clinical data were analyzed through descriptive statistical methods.

Results

A total of 14 laryngocele patients were divided into internal type (n = 11; 78.6 per cent) and combined type (n = 3; 21.4 per cent). Nine laryngocele patients (n = 9; 64.3 per cent) were accompanied by laryngeal cancer. The transoral approach was applied in 11 internal laryngocele patients with no post-operative complications or recurrences.

Conclusion

Laryngoscopy and imaging examination are helpful for diagnosis especially to exclude laryngeal cancer. The transoral approach is effective for the internal type, and the key is to resect the anterior part of the false vocal fold. For patients with concomitant laryngeal cancer, the laryngocele should be promptly managed.

Keywords

airway obstructioncancerdiagnosislarynxsurgical techniques/endoscopy

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The Journal of Laryngology & Otology , Volume 139 , Issue 7 , July 2025 , pp. 622 - 628
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© The Author(s), 2025. Published by Cambridge University Press on behalf of J.L.O. (1984) LIMITED.

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