Verrucous Carcinoma of the Larynx Presenting as a Hairy Whitish Tumor
1997
Verrucous Carcinoma of the Larynx: A Case Study
Sample size: 1
publication
Evidence: moderate
Author Information
Author(s): Masahiro Kawaida, Hiroyuki Fukuda, Naoyuki Kohno
Primary Institution: Tokyo Metropolitan Ohtsuka Hospital
Conclusion
The patient with verrucous carcinoma of the larynx had a favorable outcome after treatment with endolaryngeal laser surgery and adjuvant chemotherapy.
Supporting Evidence
- The patient initially presented with hoarseness and a whitish tumor in the larynx.
- Histopathological examination confirmed verrucous carcinoma after the second surgery.
- The patient had no local recurrence or metastasis 21 months post-operation.
Takeaway
A man had a rare type of throat cancer that looked like a hairy tumor, and after surgery and medicine, he got better.
Methodology
The patient underwent endolaryngeal microsurgery and laser surgery, followed by chemotherapy.
Limitations
The initial diagnosis was missed due to the superficial nature of the first biopsy.
Participant Demographics
The patient was a 55-year-old male with a 35-year history of smoking.
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