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Fanconi's anaemia and post-cricoid carcinoma

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  29 June 2007

D. G. Snow ,
J. B. Campbell  and
L. A. Smallman
D. G. Snow*
Affiliation:
Department of Pathology, The Medical School, University of Birmingham, Birmingham B15. Department of Otolaryngology, Sclly Oak Hospital, Birmingham B29.
J. B. Campbell
Affiliation:
Department of Pathology, The Medical School, University of Birmingham, Birmingham B15. Department of Otolaryngology, East Birmingham Hospital, Birmingham B9.
L. A. Smallman
Affiliation:
Department of Pathology, The Medical School, University of Birmingham, Birmingham B15.
*
Mr D. G. Snow, F.R.C.S., ENT Department, Selly Oak Hospital, Raddlebarn Road, Birmingham B29 6JD.
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Abstract

A case of post-cricoid carcinoma, occurring in a patient with Fanconi's anaemia is presented. The case illustrates the rare association of the two diseases. The problems with the management of such a case are discussed.

Keywords

Fanconi's anaemiaPharyngeal neoplasms
Type
Clinical Records
Information
The Journal of Laryngology & Otology , Volume 105 , Issue 2 , February 1991 , pp. 125 - 127
Copyright
Copyright © JLO (1984) Limited 1991

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