Primary Malignant Laryngeal Melanoma: Report of a Case with Review of Literature.
10.3349/ymj.1982.23.2.118
- Author:
Hoguen KIM
1
;
Chan Il PARK
Author Information
1. Department of Pathology, Yonsei Uniuersity College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea.
- Publication Type:Case Report
- Keywords:
Melanoma;
Larynx
- MeSH:
Adult;
Aged;
Female;
Human;
Laryngeal Neoplasms/pathology*;
Larynx/pathology*;
Male;
Melanoma/pathology*;
Middle Age;
Necrosis
- From:Yonsei Medical Journal
1982;23(2):118-122
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:English
-
Abstract:
A case of primary malignant melanoma of the larynx is reported. The patient, a 41-year-old Korean man, presented with dyspnea and blood tinged sputum. Physical examination showed blackish necrotic mass involving right side of the larynx. The mass proved to be malignant melanoma containing many melanin pigments. A description of the lesion and a review of literature are given.
