Abstract
This review article covers data on rare diseases of the larynx, the trachea
and the thyroid. In particular, congenital malformations, rare
manifestations of inflammatory laryngeal disorders, benign and malignant
epithelial as well as non-epithelial tumors, laryngeal and tracheal
manifestations of general diseases and, finally, thyroid disorders are
discussed. The individual chapters contain an overview of the data situation
in the literature, the clinical appearance of each disorder, important key
points for diagnosis and therapy and a statement on the prognosis of the
disease. Finally, the authors indicate on study registers and self-help
groups.
Key words
rare disease - larynx - trachea - thyroid