[Dilemas in the evaluation of post-radiation lesions of the larynx]

The authors analyse the post-radiation lesions in larynx taking into consideration the cases of coexistence with residual or recurrent tumour. They underline the difficulties in obtaining a true picture of the condition of the larynx on the basis of histopathological examination. In a number of cases repeated histopathological examinations delayed the surgical treatment and thus caused in some them that the patient's chance to be cured was lost. The authors characterise clinical symptoms with strongly suggest the presence of tumour in those cases.