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[Laryngeal adenocarcinoma: case report]
Lidia Puñal Vidal1, Luis Puñal Vidal, José Manuel Suárez Peñaranda
1Servicio de Anatomía Patológica. Hospital Clínico Universitario de Santiago de Compostela. Santiago de Compostela. La Coruña. España.
Acta Otorrinolaringologica Espanola
|December 17, 2008
Summary
Laryngeal adenocarcinoma is a rare and aggressive cancer. This case highlights a patient with advanced disease who experienced a local recurrence after treatment.
Area of Science:
- Oncology
- Otorhinolaryngology
Background:
- Laryngeal adenocarcinomas are rare, accounting for 0.35%-0.5% of all laryngeal malignancies.
- These tumors are typically highly malignant with a propensity for metastasis.
Observation:
- A case report of a 64-year-old man diagnosed with laryngeal adenocarcinoma.
- The patient presented with cervical lymph node involvement at diagnosis.
Findings:
- The patient underwent total laryngectomy, cervical lymph node dissection, and post-operative radiotherapy.
- A local recurrence was observed seven months after the initial treatment.
Implications:
- This case underscores the aggressive nature of laryngeal adenocarcinoma.
- It emphasizes the importance of vigilant follow-up even after multimodal treatment.
