Laryngeal Dysplasia: To Biopsy or Not?

Indian J Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg. 2022 Oct;74(Suppl 2):2331-2333. doi: 10.1007/s12070-020-02161-9. Epub 2020 Sep 25.

Abstract

A renal transplant recipient with chronic hepatitis B underwent multiple laser excisions over 4 years for laryngeal keratosis. From the initial histopathology reports of mild to moderate dysplasia, a progression to squamous carcinoma was noted over 4 years. This case report highlights the possible role of immunosuppressants and hepatitis virus in the aetiopathogenesis of laryngeal carcinoma.

Keywords: Biopsy; Dysplasia; Follow up, immunosuppressants; Keratosis larynx.