[Laryngeal cancer in a young adult].
BACKGROUND
Carcinoma of the larynx is uncommon in young adults. Persistent dysphonia despite medical treatment is generally the primary manifestation.


METHODS
A 21-year-old woman with no known risk factors developed squamous cell carcinoma of the left vocal cord. Clinical cure was considered to be achieved 40 months after external radiotherapy.


CONCLUSIONS
Clinicians should be aware of the possibility of carcinoma of the larnyx in young patients with no risk factors. Treatment should take into consideration not only the aggressive nature of these tumors but also the long-term side effects and the major functional and psychological sequelae.
Vallicioni
J M
JM
Fédération ORL de la Timone, CHU Marseille.
Giovanni
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Triglia
J M
JM
Zanaret
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M
D000328:Adult; D000367:Age Factors; D001706:Biopsy; D002277:Carcinoma / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007822:Laryngeal Neoplasms / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery; D007825:Laryngectomy; D014827:Vocal Cords / Q000473:pathology