[Carcinoid tumor of the larynx]. / Tumeur carcinoïde du larynx.
Ann Otolaryngol Chir Cervicofac
; 126(2): 71-4, 2009 Apr.
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| ID: mdl-19268278
ABSTRACT
OBJECTIVE:
Carcinoid tumors are among the exceptional neoplasms of the larynx. The literature is reviewed and the problems with diagnosis and management of this rare tumor are discussed.METHODS:
The authors report a case of a carcinoid tumor of the larynx.RESULTS:
This paper describes the case of a well-differentiated carcinoid tumor of the aryepiglottic fold in a 59-year-old woman who presented with hoarseness lasting eight months. After surgical excision, the patient developed recurrence of the disease 14 years later.CONCLUSION:
Carcinoid tumors require accurate diagnosis because of their varied clinical behavior and prognosis. The typical carcinoid treatment of choice is conservative surgery.
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Assunto principal:
Tumor Carcinoide
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Neoplasias Laríngeas
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Laringectomia
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Recidiva Local de Neoplasia
Tipo de estudo:
Etiology_studies
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Prognostic_studies
Limite:
Female
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Humans
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Middle aged
Idioma:
Fr
Ano de publicação:
2009
Tipo de documento:
Article