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Leiomyosarcoma of the larynx

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  29 June 2007

Tomokazu Yoshizaki ,
Toshiyuki Horikawa ,
Akitaka Nonomura  and
Mitsuru Furukawa
Tomokazu Yoshizaki*
Affiliation:
Department of Otolaryngology, School of Medicine, Kanazawa UniversityKanazawa, Japan
Toshiyuki Horikawa
Affiliation:
Department of Otolaryngology, School of Medicine, Kanazawa UniversityKanazawa, Japan
Akitaka Nonomura
Affiliation:
Department of the Pathology Section, Kanazawa University Hospital, Kanazawa, Japan.
Mitsuru Furukawa
Affiliation:
Department of Otolaryngology, School of Medicine, Kanazawa UniversityKanazawa, Japan
*
Address for correspondence: Tomokazu Yoshizaki, M.D., Department of Otolaryngology, School of Medicine, Kanazawa University, 13-1 Takaramachi, Kanazawa 920-0934, Japan. Fax: +81 76234 4265 e-mail: [email protected]
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Abstract

Tumours of smooth muscle origin are extremely rare in the upper aerodigestive tract. Immunohistochemical studies are helpful for accurate diagnosis of leiomyosarcoma. Here, we report a case of well-differentiated laryngeal leiomyosarcoma that showed rapid local growth but no metastasis. Diagnosis and treatment of leiomyosarcoma are discussed.

Keywords

Laryngeal neoplasmsLeiomyosarcoma
Type
Clinical Records
Information
The Journal of Laryngology & Otology , Volume 113 , Issue 2 , February 1999 , pp. 167 - 169
Copyright
Copyright © JLO (1984) Limited 1999

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