True carcinosarcoma of the larynx: a case report

True carcinosarcoma of the larynx: a case report

A case of true carcinosarcoma of the larynx occurring in a 55-year-old male is reported. The two components of this very rare tumour are pleomorphic rhabdomyosarcoma and squamous cell carcinoma. A review of the literature has revealed only two authentic cases of true carcinosarcomas.

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Veröffentlicht in:Journal of laryngology and otology 1979-10, Vol.93 (10), p.1031-1035
Hauptverfasser: Srinivasan, Usha, Talvalkar, G. V.
Format: Artikel
Sprache:eng
Schlagworte:
Carcinoma, Squamous Cell - pathology
Carcinosarcoma - pathology
Clinical records
Humans
Laryngeal Neoplasms - pathology
Male
Middle Aged
Rhabdomyosarcoma - pathology
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Zusammenfassung:A case of true carcinosarcoma of the larynx occurring in a 55-year-old male is reported. The two components of this very rare tumour are pleomorphic rhabdomyosarcoma and squamous cell carcinoma. A review of the literature has revealed only two authentic cases of true carcinosarcomas.
ISSN:0022-2151
1748-5460
DOI:10.1017/S002221510008806X