Background. Carcinosarcoma is an extremely rare malignant neoplasm, with both a malignant epithelial and mesenchymal component, that rarely affects the larynx. Aim. Aim of this paper is to describe the case of a patient affected by a larynx carcinosarcoma treated by endoscopic horizontal partial laryngectomy with CO(2) laser and particularly discuss the histogenetic hypothesis as well as the possible treatment modalities of this rare lesion. Methods. Case report and literature review. Discussion and Conclusion. Still little is known about the biology of carcinosarcoma and there is still no consensus in the literature on the treatment of these tumors. Endoscopic horizontal partial laryngectomy could represent another treatment option in selected cases.

Endoscopic CO(2) Laser Horizontal Partial Laryngectomy in Larynx Carcinosarcoma

Ciorba, Andrea
Primo
Membro del Collaboration Group
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Bianchini, Chiara
Secondo
Membro del Collaboration Group
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Iannini, Valeria
Membro del Collaboration Group
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Faita, Antonio
Membro del Collaboration Group
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Stomeo, Francesco
Membro del Collaboration Group
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Pelucchi, Stefano
Penultimo
Membro del Collaboration Group
;
Pastore, Antonio
Ultimo
Membro del Collaboration Group
2014

Abstract

Background. Carcinosarcoma is an extremely rare malignant neoplasm, with both a malignant epithelial and mesenchymal component, that rarely affects the larynx. Aim. Aim of this paper is to describe the case of a patient affected by a larynx carcinosarcoma treated by endoscopic horizontal partial laryngectomy with CO(2) laser and particularly discuss the histogenetic hypothesis as well as the possible treatment modalities of this rare lesion. Methods. Case report and literature review. Discussion and Conclusion. Still little is known about the biology of carcinosarcoma and there is still no consensus in the literature on the treatment of these tumors. Endoscopic horizontal partial laryngectomy could represent another treatment option in selected cases.
2014
Ciorba, Andrea; Bianchini, Chiara; Iannini, Valeria; Faita, Antonio; Bianchini, Enzo; Stomeo, Francesco; Pelucchi, Stefano; Pastore, Antonio
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