The enigma of post-radiation edema and recurrent or residual carcinoma of the larynx.
Persistence of significant edema of the larynx beyond six months after completion of radiotherapy presents the laryngologist with a diagnostic dilemma. Review of the results of 43 cases demonstrated a high incidence of residual or recurrent carcinoma. Based upon this experience earlier and frequent laryngeal biopsies are recommended for these cases.
D001344:Autopsy; D001706:Biopsy; D006801:Humans; D007817:Laryngeal Cartilages / Q000473:pathology; D007819:Laryngeal Edema / Q000209:etiology* / Q000473:pathology; D007822:Laryngeal Neoplasms / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000473:pathology / Q000532:radiotherapy*; D007962:Leukocytes / Q000473:pathology; D008200:Lymphangiectasis / Q000473:pathology; D009364:Neoplasm Recurrence, Local / Q000175:diagnosis; D011878:Radiotherapy / Q000009:adverse effects*