[Verrucous carcinoma of the larynx]

The present work shows a retrospective study of 11 cases of verrucous carcinoma of the larynx from data collected at Marqués de Valdecilla Hospital for ten years. All patients were males. Glottis was the most common site involved (10 cases). Eight patients were treated with partial surgery and in two cases total laryngectomy was performed. One patient refused treatment. Five-year survival rates were 100% in the ten patients treated. Verrucous carcinoma of the larynx is a well differentiated variant of squamous cell carcinoma. Surgical treatment is necessary for the primary lesion without neck dissection. Radiotherapy is not indicated because the possibility of anaplastic transformation. Prognosis is excellent after surgical treatment.