Laryngeal pleomorphic rhabdomyosarcoma. A critical review of the literature

Ann Otol Rhinol Laryngol. 1996 Apr;105(4):289-94. doi: 10.1177/000348949610500409.

Abstract

A case report of pleomorphic rhabdomyosarcoma of the larynx is presented. It is the first case in which the diagnosis is supported by immunohistochemical investigation. A critical review of the literature follows, evaluating the clinicopathologic features of this rare malignancy.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Aged
  • Biopsy
  • Diagnosis, Differential
  • Diagnostic Errors
  • Follow-Up Studies
  • Humans
  • Immunohistochemistry
  • Laryngeal Neoplasms* / pathology
  • Laryngeal Neoplasms* / surgery
  • Laryngectomy
  • Male
  • Prognosis
  • Rhabdomyosarcoma* / pathology
  • Rhabdomyosarcoma* / surgery