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Carcinoma arising in a pleomorphic adenoma of the epiglottis

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  29 June 2007

C. A. Milford ,
T. A. Mugliston ,
P. O'Flynn  and
K. McCarthy
C. A. Milford*
Affiliation:
London
T. A. Mugliston
Affiliation:
London
P. O'Flynn
Affiliation:
London
K. McCarthy
Affiliation:
London
*
C. A. Milford, ENT Department, Charing Cross Hospital, Fultham Palace Road, London W6 8RF.
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Abstract

Despite the abundance of minor salivary glands within the larynx, pleomorphic adenomas are rarely found. It is therefore not surprising that there are few reports of malignant mixed tumours in this site. We describe a case of carcinoma arising in a pleomorphic adenoma of the epiglottis which, to our knowledge, has not been described previously.

The patient underwent a horizontal partial laryngectomy and functional neck dissection and is well one year post-operatively. We feel this represents a suitable approach to treatment for this rare tumour.

Type
Clinical Records
Information
The Journal of Laryngology & Otology , Volume 103 , Issue 3 , March 1989 , pp. 324 - 327
Copyright
Copyright © JLO (1984) Limited 1989

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