After a literature revision it is confirmed that the larynx candidiasis is rare and usually associated with lungs infection or systemic candidiasis. The larynx isolated form is more rare and seldom associated to immunological disease. It is known that through endoscopic examination, the candidiasis of larynx can show a single local erythema or leucoplasy, simulating G.E.R.D. or even neoplasia, which are the main differential diagnosis. We reported in our hospital an immunocompetent patient with isolated laryngeal candidiasis. There was an important involvement of larynx with degenerative lesions on epyglote, simulating a neoplasic process. The diagnosis was confirmed by biopses and histophatologic analyses. We crossed off hypotheses corticosteroids and antibiotics abuse. We followed up during and after the treatment with antifungeal by the use of endoscopic and clinical improvement.
candidiasis; larynx; isolated
