Sarcoidosis of the Larynx Causing Airway Obstruction

Sarcoidosis of the larynx is an uncommon manifestation but can be potentially life threatening when progressive obstruction of the upper airway develops. A patient presented with sarcoid infiltration involving successively the skin, palate, nose, lymph glands, bones and finally the larynx. Local irradiation was instrumental in relieving a progressive airway closure.