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Carcinoid tumour of the larynx

A case report and review of the literature

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  29 June 2007

J. S. Weighill*
Affiliation:
Manchester
J. W. Tankel
Affiliation:
Manchester
A. Mene
Affiliation:
Manchester
*
ENT Senior Registrar, Ancoats Hospital, Ancoats, Manchester M4 6EB.

Summary

Carcinoid tumours of the larynx are extremely rare, only 13 cases having previously been reported in the world literature. A case is reported here with the unusual complication of skin metastases. The true diagnosis is seldom made on the original biopsy, which is commonly reported as poorly differentiated carcinoma. A review of the literature is made with a discussion of the histological diagnosis and treatment modalities.

Type
Clinical Records
Copyright
Copyright © JLO (1984) Limited 1986

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