Laryngeal rhabdomyoma: unusual case of dysphonia. Review of the literature

Rhabdomyomas of the larynx are extremely rare benign tumors. Only 25 have been well documented until now. These tumors display a low growing pattern. Diagnosis is based on immunocytochemical studies and electron microscopy. Three histological types are distinguished: adult, fetal and fetal myxoidal or genital. Surgery is the treatment of choice. A new case, adult type, is presented and the literature reviewed.