[Neuroendocrine carcinomas of the larynx]

Neuroendocrine carcinomas of the larynx are uncommon tumors. They include typical carcinoid tumors, atypical carcinoid tumors and small cell neuroendocrine carcinomas. The diagnosis is based on light microscopy which demonstrate evidence of neurosecretory granules, and on histochemical and immunohistochemical investigations. The histogenesis, treatment and prognosis factors are discussed.