Adult-type rhabdomyoma of larynx: A rare cause of difficult tracheal intubation

Abstract

Adult-type rhabdomyoma is a rare benign mesenchymal tumor seen in adults that becomes symptomatic after a long period of time because it grows very slowly. It almost always originates from the tissues of the head and neck containing striated muscle. The symptoms of rhabdomyoma include dysphagia, hoarseness, and globus. This article, which presents a case of isolated adult-type rhabdomyoma of the piriform sinus that presented with dyspnea and difficult tracheal intubation, emphasizes the importance of evaluating patients with an upper airway obstruction for laryngeal masses before intubation.