Abstract
INTRODUCTION:
Pyogenic granuloma is a benign vascular lesion commonly found in the head and neck, especially on the cheeks and in the oral cavity, and rarely
in the larynx and trachea. Unlike true pyogenic granuloma, post-traumatic polypoid granulation tissue can be frequently seen in the larynx and
trachea.
CASE REPORT
In this case report, we present a 38-year-old female patient who presented with a 6-week history of hoarseness and voice fatigue with no difficulty
with breathing. She underwent a videolaryngoscopy in the ENT clinic, which revealed a polypoidal mass arising from the anterior one-third of the
left vocal cord. She had an Endolaryngeal excision of the lesion, and histology confirmed a pyogenic granuloma of the left vocal cord.
CONCLUSION:
This case highlights laryngeal pyogenic granuloma as a rare cause of hoarseness, successfully managed with endolaryngeal excision. It
underscores the importance of considering this diagnosis in patients with vocal cord masses, even in the absence of typical risk factors. KEYWORDS: Larynx, Pyogenic Granuloma, Hoarseness.
2025-09-02
Yikawe SS, Ekpe AC, Muhammed M, Obi KU, Ifeorah IK, Osimokun TO, Solomon JH, Okoye NU, Emiogun EF. Laryngeal pyogenic granuloma: A rare cause of Hoarseness. Nigerian J Otorhinolaryngol 2025; 20(2): 27-29
Vol. 20 Issue No. 2 September 2025
Articles
Vol. 20 Issue No. 2 September 2025
/ ArticleLARYNGEAL PYOGENIC GRANULOMA: A RARE CAUSE OF HOARSENESS
Yikawe SS
Department of ENT 065 Nigerian Air Force Hospital, Abuja, Nigeria
syikawe@yahoo.com
Ekpe AC
Muhammed M
Obi KU
Ifeorah IK
Osimokun TO
Solomon JH
Okoye NU
Emiogun EF