What kind of tumor grows in the throat?

Dec 03, 2022 Source: Cainiu Health

Dr. Xu Gang

Introduction

Tumors growing in the throat may include laryngeal fibroma, laryngeal papilloma, and laryngeal hemangioma. These are primarily caused by excessive voice use, allergies, or chronic irritation. In addition to these benign conditions, malignant tumors such as laryngeal cancer can also occur in the throat. As the tumor increases in size, symptoms such as a sensation of a foreign body in the throat, difficulty swallowing, and breathing difficulties may develop.

Tumors in the throat may include conditions such as laryngeal fibroma, laryngeal papilloma, and laryngeal hemangioma.

1. Laryngeal Fibroma

This condition is mainly caused by excessive voice use, allergies, or chronic irritation. Laryngeal fibromas are usually small and most patients do not exhibit obvious symptoms. However, when the tumor grows larger, symptoms such as a sensation of a foreign body in the throat, difficulty swallowing, and breathing difficulties may occur.

2. Laryngeal Papilloma

Laryngeal papillomas often develop due to infection with human papillomavirus (HPV) or endocrine disorders. This is a benign tumor, and patients may experience symptoms including coughing, a sensation of a foreign body in the throat, and breathing difficulties.

3. Laryngeal Hemangioma

The exact cause of this condition is not yet fully understood, but it is suspected to be related to factors such as trauma or genetics. It involves abnormal differentiation of blood vessels in the larynx, leading to tumor-like manifestations, which may cause symptoms such as coughing and hoarseness.

In addition to the above, malignant tumors in the throat—such as laryngeal cancer—can also occur. If any of these conditions are present, prompt medical evaluation at a hospital is recommended.

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What does it mean if a tumor has grown in the throat?

A tumor in the throat may result from the human papillomavirus (HPV) being inhaled from the oral cavity into the larynx, potentially causing papillomas in the throat. Alternatively, congenital developmental factors or external stimuli might trigger abnormal differentiation of blood vessels in the larynx, leading to tumor formation. Additionally, abnormal proliferation of connective tissue in the laryngeal mucosa can cause localized masses protruding above the mucosal surface, resulting in the phenomenon of a throat tumor.

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An 80-year-old elderly person has a tumor growing in the throat.

An elderly person aged eighty may develop a throat tumor due to inflammation, vocal cord polyps, laryngeal papillomas, or other causes. This condition can be improved through medication, surgical treatment, or physical therapy. In most cases, throat tumors in elderly individuals are benign growths, often resulting from long-term excessive smoking, which leads to pharyngitis or laryngitis.

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Is a tumor in the throat serious?

In general, the severity of a throat tumor mainly depends on the nature of the tumor. If it is a benign tumor, it is usually not considered very serious. However, if it is a malignant tumor, the condition is more severe. Benign throat tumors—such as nasopharyngeal fibrovascular polyps, pharyngeal lipomas, fibromas, and papillomas—often cause no noticeable symptoms when small.

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Can a tumor in the throat be cured?

Under normal circumstances, the throat refers to the pharynx. Whether a tumor in the pharynx can be cured depends on the stage of the tumor. If it is an early-stage pharyngeal tumor, it generally can be cured; however, if it is an intermediate or late-stage pharyngeal tumor, the curability may be more challenging. It is advisable to maintain a light diet, avoid spicy, irritating, raw, or cold foods, quit smoking, limit alcohol consumption, and maintain regular sleep patterns.