Authors: Sneha Sarah Regi , Mohanapriya Anbazhagan , Kiruthika Eswaran , Reettika Chanda , Madhavi Kandagaddala , Aparna Irodi

Abstract

The larynx is a compact structure with complex anatomy essential for airway protection and phonation. Although common laryngeal pathologies are well recognized and readily diagnosed, such as epiglottitis in children, post-intubation subglottic stenosis, and squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) in adults, several rare conditions with overlapping clinical features may mimic neoplasms, resulting in delayed diagnosis and management. These include uncommon infections, non-squamous carcinomas, vascular malformations, and vascular tumors, among others. Many of these lesions demonstrate characteristic imaging findings. Imaging, therefore, plays a pivotal role in differentiating these entities and guiding treatment. Awareness of these uncommon laryngeal lesions and their imaging characteristics is crucial for accurate diagnosis, appropriate treatment planning, and prevention of unnecessary delays in management.

Keywords: Larynx, Laryngeal tumors, laryngeal infections, Chondrosarcoma.