Alveolar Soft Part Sarcoma of the Larynx: A Case Report
10.21593/kjhno/2025.41.1.1
- Author:
Hye-Bin JANG
1
;
Tae Mi YOON
Author Information
1. Departments of Otorhinolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Chonnam National University Medical School and Hwasun Hospital, Hwasun, Korea
- Publication Type:Case Report
- From:
Korean Journal of Head and Neck Oncology
2025;41(1):1-4
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
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Abstract:
Alveolar soft part sarcoma (ASPS) is a rare and potentially aggressive soft tissue malignancy that primarily affects teenagers and young adults. It is generally associated with a high incidence of metastasis early in the disease course, with brain metastases occurring more frequently than in other high-grade sarcomas. ASPS most commonly arises in the extremities, particularly the lower limbs, while approximately one-fourth of cases occur in the head and neck region, with typical sites including the tongue and orbit, although involvement of the larynx is very rare. In this case report, we present a rare case of ASPS located in the larynx, accompanied by a review of the literature. This case emphasizes that ASPS should be considered in the differential diagnosis when evaluating solid and/or vascular laryngeal masses in the young population, and underscores the necessity of early surgical intervention.
