[Pleomorphic rhabdomyosarcoma of the larynx--a case report and literature review].
Rhabdomyosarcoma is a very rare malignant tumor of the larynx which can present in a number of histologic variants. The pleomorphic variant of the tumor has been described in 16 patients to date. Being a rarity, rhabdomyosarcoma is as a rule managed according to the principle of treatment for malignant mesenchymal tumors of the head and neck, and includes radical surgery with postoperative radiotherapy and/or chemotherapy. A case is presented of a pleomorphic rhabdomyosarcoma of the vocal cord. Successfully treated by endoscopic CO2 laser cordectomy with adjuvant chemotherapy and 6-year uneventful follow up.
Prgomet
Drago
D
Klinika za otorinolaringologiju i cervikofacijalnu kirurgiju Medicinskog fakulteta Sveucilista ta u Zagrebu, Hrvatska. drago.prgomet@zg.t-com.hr
Males
Josip
J
Manojlović
Spomenka
S
Bumber
Zeljko
Z
D006801:Humans; D007822:Laryngeal Neoplasms / Q000473:pathology; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D012208:Rhabdomyosarcoma / Q000473:pathology