Sarcomatoid carcinoma a rare variant of squamous cell carcinoma of larynx: a case report

Authors

  • Trilok C. Guleria Department of Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery, ndira Gandhi Medical College, Shimla, Himachal Pradesh
  • Shobha Mohindroo Department of Pathology, Indira Gandhi Medical College, Shimla, Himachal Pradesh
  • Narender K. Mohindroo Department of Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery, ndira Gandhi Medical College, Shimla, Himachal Pradesh
  • Ramesh K. Azad Department of Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery, ndira Gandhi Medical College, Shimla, Himachal Pradesh

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.18203/issn.2454-5929.ijohns20173067

Keywords:

Sarcomatoid, Pedunculated, Polypectomy, Laryngoscopy

Abstract

Sarcomatoid (spindle cell) carcinoma is a rare variant of squamous cell carcinoma (SCC). It compromises of 2–3% of laryngeal cancers. Tumor arises from the oral cavity, tonsil, larynx and pharynx. Majority of these tumors are polypoid or pedunculated and tend to cause obstructive symptoms. These tumors are often detected at an early stage, removed by polypectomy during diagnosis and tend to have a very good prognosis. In this case report, 76 years male who presented with progressive hoarseness of his voice and pain in throat. The patient underwent direct laryngoscopy with excision of the malignant mass and received radiotherapy. 

Author Biography

Trilok C. Guleria, Department of Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery, ndira Gandhi Medical College, Shimla, Himachal Pradesh

Junior Resident, Department of otolarynglogy- Head and Neck Surgery, Indira Gandhi Medical College, Shimla H.P.

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Published

2017-06-24