A Case of Sarcomatoid Carcinoma of Larynx.
- Author:
Hang Sun CHO
1
;
Kwang Ho LEE
;
Jun Yeon HWANG
;
Sei Young LEE
Author Information
1. Department of Otorhinolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, College of Medicine, Chung-Ang University, Seoul, Korea. syleemd@cau.ac.kr
- Publication Type:Case Report
- Keywords:
Sarcomatoid carcinoma;
Larynx
- MeSH:
Carcinoma, Squamous Cell;
Head and Neck Neoplasms;
Larynx
- From:Korean Journal of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery
2008;51(6):585-588
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
Sarcomatoid carcinoma is a rare type of head and neck cancer that presents both epithelial squamous cell carcinoma and sarcomatous features. There is much debate on pathogenesis, clinical behavior, therapeutic options and prognostic factors for this tumor. Treatment is similar for squamous cell carcinoma with respect to the state, location and size of the tumor. We report a case of sarcomatoid carcinoma on larynx, which was treated by surgical excision and postoperative radiotherapy. The relevant literature is briefly reviewed.
