title: Squamous cell carcinoma of the larynx.
abstract: A patient with a moderately advanced squamous cell carcinoma of the larynx (T2, glottic) is presented. The consultants discuss their preferred diagnostic and treatment options. All consultants agree that the chances for cure (5-yr survival) are 80-85%, but they differ as to the preferred treatment approach to preserve phonation. Drs. Biller and Pearson predict that 80-90% of patients would be alive and have usable voice, with surgical treatment, whereas Dr. Bryce believes the chances of voice preservation are 65% after radiotherapy only. In his opinion an additional 10% would be helped by conservation partial laryngeal surgery.
mesh_terms: D002294:Carcinoma, Squamous Cell / Q000601:surgery*; D003131:Combined Modality Therapy; D006801:Humans; D007822:Laryngeal Neoplasms / Q000601:surgery*; D007825:Laryngectomy; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D011379:Prognosis