Leiomyosarcoma of the larynx. Case report.
Leiomyosarcoma involving the larynx is extremely rare and may be difficult to diagnose. Likewise, because of the rarity of this lesion, little information exists with regard to long-term follow-up or optimal management. Reported here is a review of the literature and a case report of a patient with leiomyosarcoma of the larynx treated by surgery alone with 5 years of follow-up.
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Department of Otolaryngology--Head and Neck Surgery, The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio 78284-7777, USA.
McGuff
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D000368:Aged; D006801:Humans; D007822:Laryngeal Neoplasms / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery*; D007825:Laryngectomy; D007890:Leiomyosarcoma / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery*; D008297:Male; D016896:Treatment Outcome