[A case of intubation granuloma treated with steroid inhalation]

Nihon Kokyuki Gakkai Zasshi. 2010 Jul;48(7):488-91.
[Article in Japanese]

Abstract

A 36-year-old woman was given a diagnosis of hemophagocytic syndrome associated with systemic lupus erythematosus, and was treated with high-dose methylprednisolone and etoposide. She needed endotracheal intubation for mechanical ventilation because of respiratory failure. She developed hoarseness and stridor 69 days after extubation. A pedunculated mass under her glottis was observed by the laryngoscopy. Development of a laryngeal granuloma due to long-term contact with the endotracheal tube was considered, although she was continuously given oral prednisolone (22.5 mg/day) even after extubation. She was treated with inhalation of fluticasone propionate and her symptoms, e.g. hoarseness, decreased. Disappearance of the polypoid lesion was seen on day 26. A laryngeal granuloma due to intubation developed, even with the systemic administration of steroids; but it was successfully treated with steroid inhalation.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • English Abstract

MeSH terms

  • Administration, Inhalation
  • Adult
  • Androstadienes / administration & dosage*
  • Female
  • Fluticasone
  • Granuloma / drug therapy*
  • Granuloma / etiology*
  • Humans
  • Intubation, Intratracheal / adverse effects*
  • Laryngeal Diseases / drug therapy*
  • Laryngeal Diseases / etiology*
  • Lupus Erythematosus, Systemic / therapy
  • Prednisolone / administration & dosage
  • Steroids / administration & dosage*

Substances

  • Androstadienes
  • Steroids
  • Prednisolone
  • Fluticasone