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A rare association of leiomyosarcoma with squamous cell carcinoma of the larynx: two cases

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  07 August 2013

E Kara ,
M F Cetik ,
U Tuncer  and
A Uguz
E Kara*
Affiliation:
Department of Otolaryngology, Ministry of Health, Kozan State Hospital, Adana, Turkey
M F Cetik
Affiliation:
Department of Otolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery, University of Çukurova, Adana, Turkey
U Tuncer
Affiliation:
Department of Otolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery, University of Çukurova, Adana, Turkey
A Uguz
Affiliation:
Department of Pathology, University of Çukurova, Adana, Turkey
*
Address for correspondence: Dr Emrah Kara, Çukurova Üniversitesi, KBB ABD, Kliniği Sarıçam, Adana, Turkey Fax: +90 03223386527 E-mail: dremrahkara@gmail.com
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Abstract

Objective:

To discuss the histopathogenesis and treatment choices for synchronous tumours of the larynx.

Case reports:

We present two cases of synchronous laryngeal leiomyosarcoma and squamous cell carcinoma. The first case was an early-stage tumour and the second an advanced-stage tumour of the larynx. Selection of adequate treatment for synchronous tumours is difficult because of different spreading rates and metastatic patterns. Treatment choices for both the primary tumour site and the neck should be related to the stage of the squamous component of the tumour.

Conclusion:

In such cases, the tumour location, tumour stage and lymphatic metastases must be carefully evaluated in order to make the optimum treatment choice. Treatment evaluation of the neck should be related to the stage of the squamous component of these synchronous tumours. Partial laryngectomy techniques may be preferred if the extent of the disease permits.

Keywords

LeiomyosarcomaCarcinoma, Squamous CellSynchronous NeoplasmsLarynxPathology

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The Journal of Laryngology & Otology , Volume 127 , Issue 8 , August 2013 , pp. 828 - 831
Copyright
Copyright © JLO (1984) Limited 2013 

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