Chondrosarcoma of the larynx.
Chondrosarcoma of the larynx is a rare, slow-growing malignant tumor. One hundred and fifty cases of this entity have been reported in the literature. In 75% of cases the site of involvement was the cricoid cartilage, while 20% have involved the thyroid cartilage. The tumor presents as a space-occupying lesion in the subglottic region, or as a neck mass. An insidious, slowly progressing disease course associated with hoarseness and dyspnea accounts for usual delays in arriving at a diagnosis. We report our experiences with six cases of this entity and discuss a diagnostic and therapeutic approach. Whenever possible a conservative surgical management should be attempted.
Sztern
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Department of Otolaryngology, University of Buenos Aires Medical Center (Hospital José de San Martín), Argentina.
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Fonseca
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Insaurralde
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D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D002813:Chondrosarcoma / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000601:surgery; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006801:Humans; D007822:Laryngeal Neoplasms / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000601:surgery; D007825:Laryngectomy; D007828:Laryngoscopy; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed