Transoral laser resection of hypopharyngeal liposarcoma.
Ann R Coll Surg Engl
; 103(1): e1-e3, 2021 Jan.
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in En
| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-32820661
ABSTRACT
Liposarcomas are rare malignant tumours of the connective tissue. Microscopically they resemble lipomas. They are usually found on the limbs or trunk. Fewer than 40 cases of hypopharyngeal liposarcoma have been reported in the literature. Surgical excision with a cervical or endoscopic approach has been the first-line treatment for these cases. We present a patient with the first documented primary excision via carbon dioxide laser using an entirely transoral approach. This case suggests a new standard of management but also highlights the difficulties with investigation and diagnosis in a rare presentation.
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Collection:
01-internacional
Database:
MEDLINE
Main subject:
Hypopharyngeal Neoplasms
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Lasers, Gas
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Natural Orifice Endoscopic Surgery
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Liposarcoma
Type of study:
Diagnostic_studies
Limits:
Aged
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Humans
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Male
Language:
En
Journal:
Ann R Coll Surg Engl
Year:
2021
Document type:
Article