Hamartoma of the larynx is an extremely rare disease. Because of the location of the tumor, it may manifest with severe symptoms, including upper airway obstruction. Urgent otolaryngologic evaluation and early treatment are needed.
Herein, we report a case of hamartoma in an infant, manifesting with stridor. Because the hamartoma was located in the epiglottis and entered the tracheal orifice during respiration, we removed it surgically via the intraoral approach. At present, 3 months since the surgery, the patient is doing well, without any respiratory symptoms. Even though this tumor is not malignant, careful follow-up is needed, because of the possibility of recurrence.
