title: Laryngeal chondrosarcoma: two unusual cases.
abstract: Although CS is the most common mesenchymal tumor of the larynx, there have only been approximately 200 cases reported to date. The nature, diagnosis, and management of these tumors are discussed. Although conservative therapy is acceptable in most instances, total laryngectomy may be opted for in cases of extensive tumor, high-grade lesions, and recurrences. CO2 laser excision for palliation has been shown to be a viable alternative in patients with high-operative risk. It is also shown that the behavior of these tumors is predictable, though not without some variation. Although these tumors are rare, CS must be considered when presented with a solid subglottic or neck mass.
authors.affiliation: Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Thomas Jefferson University Hospital, Philadelphia, PA 19107, USA.
authors.forename: I D
authors.initials: ID
authors.lastname: Bough
authors.forename: P J
authors.initials: PJ
authors.lastname: Chiles
authors.forename: M A
authors.initials: MA
authors.lastname: Fratalli
authors.forename: G
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Vernose
mesh_terms: D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D002813:Chondrosarcoma / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D003952:Diagnostic Imaging; D006801:Humans; D007822:Laryngeal Neoplasms / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery; D007830:Larynx / Q000473:pathology; D053685:Laser Therapy; D008297:Male; D008866:Microsurgery; D009364:Neoplasm Recurrence, Local / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery; D013957:Thyroid Cartilage / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery