[Chondroma of the larynx. Apropos of a case].

Tumours originating from the laryngeal skeleton are a rarity. We present a case report of an 82 year old male with chondroma in the larynx. 23 years before, the tumour was diagnosed when the patient was asymptomatic. 10 years later he was operated up on with conservative surgery when the tumour grew to a size that caused permanent dyspnoea and dysphonia. After regular examinations, 13 years later, there is no evidence of recurrence of the mass. Chondromas are rare. Surgical extirpation is the essential line of treatment for tumours of the cricoid cartilage.