title: Chondrosarcoma of the cricoid: the role of larynx preservation.
abstract: Chondrosarcoma of the cricoid cartilage historically has been treated by total laryngectomy. Recent reports lend support for the role of local excision. We present one case and discuss the surgical management for a 63-year-old patient with excellent results.
authors.affiliation: Saint Barnabas Medical Center, Livingston, NJ 07039.
authors.forename: S A
authors.initials: SA
authors.lastname: Spiro
authors.forename: S J
authors.initials: SJ
authors.lastname: Clark
authors.forename: H M
authors.initials: HM
authors.lastname: Berg
mesh_terms: D001706:Biopsy; D002813:Chondrosarcoma / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000601:surgery*; D003413:Cricoid Cartilage / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D007822:Laryngeal Neoplasms / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000601:surgery*; D007828:Laryngoscopy; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed