title: Leiomyosarcoma of the larynx.
abstract: Leiomyosarcoma involving the larynx is extremely rare and may be difficult to diagnose. Because of the rarity of this tumor, little information exists on its long-term follow-up and optimal management. We present a review of the literature and report on a patient with leiomyosarcoma of the larynx treated with surgery and postoperative irradiation. In addition, the diagnosis and treatment of leiomyosarcoma are discussed. At six months' follow-up the patient showed no signs of local recurrence but had developed metastases to both lungs.
authors.affiliation: Clinica ORL, Turin, Italy. giu.preti@tiscalinet.it
authors.forename: Giuliana
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Preti
authors.forename: Francesca
authors.initials: F
authors.lastname: Palonta
authors.forename: Nicola
authors.initials: N
authors.lastname: Vione
authors.forename: Paola
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Rosso
authors.forename: Andrea Luigi
authors.initials: AL
authors.lastname: Cavalot
mesh_terms: D003131:Combined Modality Therapy; D006801:Humans; D007822:Laryngeal Neoplasms / Q000473:pathology* / Q000628:therapy; D007825:Laryngectomy / Q000379:methods; D007890:Leiomyosarcoma / Q000473:pathology* / Q000628:therapy; D008175:Lung Neoplasms / Q000556:secondary; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D011879:Radiotherapy Dosage; D016896:Treatment Outcome