[Meningeal carcinomatosis in cancer of the larynx].
A 57-year-old patient diagnosed as squamous cell carcinoma of the larynx underwent total laryngectomy and homolateral radical neck dissection. Twenty-eight days after an uncomplicated postoperative evolution, he presented headache, lowgrade evening fever, and a neurologic process with involvement at different levels. He quickly worsened and died within 72 hours. The case is analyzed and the literature is reviewed.
Agut Fuster
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Servicio de ORL, Hospital General de Castelló, Castelló de la Plana, España.
Riera Sala
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Aldasoro Martín
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Valladares Molina
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Gozalbo Navarro
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D002294:Carcinoma, Squamous Cell / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D007822:Laryngeal Neoplasms / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery*; D007825:Laryngectomy / Q000379:methods; D008279:Magnetic Resonance Imaging; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D009367:Neoplasm Staging
Carcinomatosis meníngea en un cáncer de laringe.