Korean Journal of Head & Neck Oncology (대한두경부종양학회지)

The Korean Society for Head and Neck Oncology (대한두경부종양학회)
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A Case of Leiomyosarcoma of the Larynx

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  • Park Hyun-Jin (Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, The Catholic University of Korea, College of Medicine) ;
  • Kim Hong-Rae (Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, The Catholic University of Korea, College of Medicine) ;
  • Shin Ok-Ran (Department of Clinical Pathology, The Catholic University of Korea, College of Medicine) ;
  • Cho Kwang-Jae (Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, The Catholic University of Korea, College of Medicine)
  • 박현진 (가톨릭대학교 의과대학 이비인후과학교실) ;
  • 김홍래 (가톨릭대학교 의과대학 이비인후과학교실) ;
  • 신옥란 (가톨릭대학교 의과대학 임상병리과학교실) ;
  • 조광재 (가톨릭대학교 의과대학 이비인후과학교실)
  • Published : 2005.05.01
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Abstract

Leiomyosarcoma of the larynx is very rare, and rarely been described in reference to the head and neck region. This tumor occurs mainly in the uterus, the gastrointestinal track, and the retroperitoneum. There have been 24 previously reported cases of this tumor involving the larynx in the literature. Histologic diagnosis remains extremely difficult. A case of leiomyosarcoma of the larynx, treated by total laryngectomy, is reported. We discuss the clinical presentation, diagnosis, and treatment of leiomyosarcoma with a review of the literature.

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