Blastomycosis of the larynx

Ann Otol Rhinol Laryngol. 1980 Nov-Dec;89(6 Pt 1):563-6. doi: 10.1177/000348948008900616.

Abstract

Blastomycosis is an uncommon fungal disease which may mimic carcinoma of the larynx. Physical examination may show a granular appearance early in the disease with progression to laryngeal fibrosis. Histologic examination usually shows pseudoepitheliomatous hyperplasia, microabscesses, and giant cells. The broad-based budding yeast organisms may be easily overlooked unless special stains are used. Two cases of laryngeal blastomycosis which were originally treated as carcinoma are reported.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Aged
  • Blastomycosis / diagnosis
  • Blastomycosis / pathology*
  • Diagnostic Errors
  • Humans
  • Laryngeal Diseases / diagnosis
  • Laryngeal Diseases / pathology*
  • Laryngeal Neoplasms / diagnosis
  • Larynx / pathology
  • Male
  • Middle Aged