Laryngeal Frame Involvement as The First Sign of Wegener's Granulomatosis.

Involvement of the subglottic region and the upper portion of the trachea is a rare but severe complication of GPA. The current literature reports only few cases of laryngeal stenosis, with poor prognosis. Histological examinations of biopsied laryngeal tissue showed significant but non-specific inflammation, contributing to the delay in diagnosis. There are still no precise guidelines for the surgical treatment of subglottic stenosis. This case underscores the importance of considering laryngeal involvement in GPA for early diagnosis and timely intervention to prevent serious complications in order to improve patient outcomes.

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2025-01-01
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https://doi.org/10.22038/ijorl.2024.81617.3746
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Voice and Speech Disorders
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Abstract

Involvement of the subglottic region and the upper portion of the trachea is a rare but severe complication of GPA. The current literature reports only few cases of laryngeal stenosis, with poor prognosis. Histological examinations of biopsied laryngeal tissue showed significant but non-specific inflammation, contributing to the delay in diagnosis. There are still no precise guidelines for the surgical treatment of subglottic stenosis. This case underscores the importance of considering laryngeal involvement in GPA for early diagnosis and timely intervention to prevent serious complications in order to improve patient outcomes.

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