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The Case Report of Laryngeal Adenoid Cystic Carcinoma: A Rare Entity Publisher



Kolahdouzan M1 ; Abtahi SHR2 ; Abedini L1 ; Jafari HR1 ; Mostafapour E1
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  1. 1. Department of Surgery, Faculty of Medicin, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, Iran
  2. 2. Department of ENT, Faculty of Medicin, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, Iran

Source: International Journal of Cancer Management Published:2017


Abstract

Introduction: Laryngeal adenoid cystic carcinoma (LACC) is a very rare cancer among laryngopharyngeal malignancies with varieties in presentation. Case Presentation: Here, we discuss a case of 54-year-old female who was admitted in the emergency department with long-term dyspnea, hoarseness, and stridor. Cervicothoracic multi detector computed tomography (MDCT) scan showed a mass in the laryngeal area and the pathology reported adenoid cystic carcinoma in the biopsy. Total laryngectomy and partial pharyngectomy was taken into action. The adjuvant radiotherapy was performed too. Conclusions: Although adenoid cystic carcinoma is rare, it is advised to use both CT-scan and deep biopsy to make definite diagnosis. Surgical excision is necessary and follow up is advised, although surgical excision of this tumor is extremely challenging case by case. © 2017, International Journal of Cancer Management.
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