Fibrous histiocytoma of the subglottic larynx.
Histiocytic tumors are being reported with increasing frequency in the medical literature. In spite of confusion regarding nomenclature, appropriate diagnostic and treatment modalities exist. A malignant fibrous histiocytoma of the subglottic larynx is reported. Discussion of the present criteria for a diagnosis of malignancy and a rationale of treatment is presented.
D000368:Aged; D005260:Female; D018219:Histiocytoma, Benign Fibrous / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000473:pathology* / Q000601:surgery; D006801:Humans; D007822:Laryngeal Neoplasms / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000473:pathology* / Q000601:surgery; D007825:Laryngectomy