Rhabdomyosarcoma: a rare laryngeal neoplastic entity

Rhabdomyosarcoma: a rare laryngeal neoplastic entity

A case of pleomorphic rhabdomyosarcoma of the larynx is presented, which is extremely rare in a laryngeal site. The symptomatology and macroscopic aspect of the neoplasm can simulate the presence of other neoplastic variants of the larynx, and, for this reason, histological examination must be assoc...

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Veröffentlicht in:Acta otorhino-laryngologica italica 2010-02, Vol.30 (1), p.52-57
Hauptverfasser: PITTORE, B, FANCELLO, G, COSSU ROCCA, P, LEDDA, G. P, TORE, G
Format: Artikel
Sprache:eng
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Aged
Biological and medical sciences
Case report
Dermatology
Diseases of the osteoarticular system
Humans
Laryngeal Neoplasms - pathology
Male
Medical sciences
Otorhinolaryngology. Stomatology
Rhabdomyosarcoma - pathology
Tumors of striated muscle and skeleton
Tumors of the skin and soft tissue. Premalignant lesions
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Zusammenfassung:A case of pleomorphic rhabdomyosarcoma of the larynx is presented, which is extremely rare in a laryngeal site. The symptomatology and macroscopic aspect of the neoplasm can simulate the presence of other neoplastic variants of the larynx, and, for this reason, histological examination must be associated with immunohistochemistry for correct diagnosis and treatment.
ISSN:0392-100X
1827-675X