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Extraskeletal Ewing's sarcoma arising in the larynx
Michael C Lynch1, Aaron Baker, Joseph J Drabick
1Department of Pathology H179, Penn State Hershey Medical Center, Hershey, PA, 17033, USA, mlynch1@hmc.psu.edu.
Head and Neck Pathology
|September 28, 2013
Summary
Extraskeletal Ewing's sarcoma (EES) is a rare tumor. This case report details a laryngeal EES in a 45-year-old woman, including its histology, molecular diagnosis, and treatment.
Area of Science:
- Oncology
- Pathology
- Genetics
Background:
- Extraskeletal Ewing's sarcoma (EES), a rare primitive neuroectodermal tumor, infrequently occurs in the head and neck.
- Laryngeal EES is exceptionally rare, with only two prior reported cases.
Observation:
- A 45-year-old woman presented with a laryngeal Ewing's sarcoma.
- The tumor's histology and molecular characteristics were analyzed.
Findings:
- The case involved a laryngeal Ewing's sarcoma.
- Treatment included chemotherapy, with radiotherapy planned subsequently.
Implications:
- This report expands the understanding of rare laryngeal neoplasms.
- It highlights the importance of comprehensive diagnosis and multimodal treatment for EES.
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