Chondrosarcoma of the epiglottis.
Malignant cartilaginous tumours of the larynx are very rare, and usually arise from the cricoid cartilage. We report the first documented case of a chondrosarcoma of the epiglottis. The diagnosis, histology and treatment of these tumours are discussed.
Kasanzew
M
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Department of Otolaryngology, Royal Gwent Hospital, Newport.
John
D G
DG
Newman
P
P
Lesser
T J
TJ
Thomas
P L
PL
D002813:Chondrosarcoma / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000473:pathology*; D004825:Epiglottis / Q000473:pathology*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007822:Laryngeal Neoplasms / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000473:pathology*; D008875:Middle Aged; D011859:Radiography