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Spindle cell carcinoma of the larynx.
MedLine Citation:
PMID:  1139427     Owner:  NLM     Status:  MEDLINE    
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
A clinicopathologic correlation of 39 cases of a histologically biphasic malignant neoplasm of the larynx is presented. The histologic pattern of this entity was mainly that of a malignant spindle cell process, but a definite squamous cell carcinoma component was evident. Grossly the tumors were usually prominently polypoid. A morphologic transition of the squamous cell carcinomatous element into the spindle cell component was strongly suggested, supporting the contention that this entity is pathogenetically a pleomorphic or spindle cell squamous cell carcinoma. Follow-up information on 20 cases indicated a two-year mortality of 40 per cent, refuting the contention that this entity is of low-grade malignancy. Complete surgical removal of the neoplasm, with or without irradiation, offered the best therapeutic approach. Irradiation alone was unsuccessful.
Authors:
V J Hyams
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Publication Detail:
Type:  Journal Article    
Journal Detail:
Title:  Canadian journal of otolaryngology. Journal canadien d'otolaryngologie     Volume:  4     ISSN:  0045-5083     ISO Abbreviation:  Can J Otolaryngol     Publication Date:  1975  
Date Detail:
Created Date:  1975-10-10     Completed Date:  1975-10-10     Revised Date:  2008-02-12    
Medline Journal Info:
Nlm Unique ID:  7610409     Medline TA:  Can J Otolaryngol     Country:  CANADA    
Other Details:
Languages:  eng     Pagination:  307-13     Citation Subset:  IM    
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MeSH Terms
Descriptor/Qualifier:
Aged
Carcinoma / etiology,  pathology*
Carcinoma, Squamous Cell / etiology,  pathology*
Continental Population Groups
Female
Humans
Laryngeal Neoplasms / etiology,  pathology*
Laryngectomy
Larynx / ultrastructure
Lymphatic Metastasis
Male
Middle Aged
Neck Dissection

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