Angioleiomyoma of the Hypopharynx: A Rare Entity

Abstract

Leiomyomas are benign soft tissue neoplasms that arise from smooth muscle. Cases have been reported in the gastrointestinal tract, brain, oral cavity and other sites. Laryngeal angioleiomyomas are infrequently reported. Literature search revealed no case reported in the hypopharynx. We report a case of 40-year-old female with angioleiomyoma of the hypopharynx. External approaches have been described in the literature for laryngeal leiomyomas. We discuss the endolaryngeal approach for removal of these tumors.