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The differential diagnosis of chondrometaplasia and chondroma of the larynx
| Chondrometaplasia | Chondroma | |
|---|---|---|
| Symptoms | Hoarseness or asymptomaticr | Obstruction of the airway or swelling of the neck |
| Gross presentation | Small nodule < 1 cm in diameter | Multilobular tumour |
| Gross presentation | Ventricular fold and vocal cord | Cricoid and thyroid cartilages |
| Type of cartilage | Elastic | Hyaline (usually) |
