Basaloid squamous cell carcinoma of the larynx.
Most of the malignancies arising from the upper respiratory system are squamous cell carcinomas (SCC). Basaloid squamous cell carcinoma (BSCC) is a rarely seen high grade variant of SCC that carries a poor prognosis. In this article, we present a case of BSCC of the larynx. In addition, we provide a review of the relevant literature along with a discussion of the differential diagnosis.
Eryilmaz
Adil
A
Department of Otolaryngology--Head and Neck Surgery, Ankara Numune Hospital, Ankara, Turkey.
Gocer
Celil
C
Acar
Aydin
A
Dagli
Muharrem
M
Albayrak
Levent
L
D002281:Carcinoma, Basosquamous / Q000473:pathology*; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D006801:Humans; D007822:Laryngeal Neoplasms / Q000473:pathology*; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged