Laryngeal leiomyosarcoma masquerading as laryngeal carcinoma
| Autor: | Lavleen Singh, Rajni Safaya, Shuchita Singh, Saumyaranjan Mallick |
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| Rok vydání: | 2013 |
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Leiomyosarcoma
Male Pathology medicine.medical_specialty business.industry Variable survival medicine.medical_treatment General Medicine Laryngeal Neoplasm Histopathological examination Middle Aged medicine.disease Article Laryngectomy Diagnosis Differential Treatment Outcome medicine Carcinoma Humans Laryngeal Leiomyosarcoma Radiology Differential diagnosis business Laryngeal Neoplasms |
| Zdroj: | BMJ case reports. 2013 |
| ISSN: | 1757-790X |
| Popis: | Laryngeal leiomyosarcoma is an exceedingly rare malignant tumour, with fewer than 50 reported cases in scientific literature. Diagnosis is based on immunohistochemistry, supplemented with ultrastructural studies, if required. It is aggressive and associated with variable survival outcomes. A 63-year-old man presented with hoarseness for 7 months and breathlessness for 3 months. Imaging showed a well-defined 3 cm glottic mass. Total laryngectomy was performed. The histopathological examination showed features of leiomyosarcoma. The index case has been presented owing to its rarity, variable clinical manifestations and diagnostic dilemmas and to stress upon the importance of ancillary techniques for confirmation. |
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