Laryngeal dedifferentiated liposarcoma

Eur Arch Otorhinolaryngol. 2010 Jun;267(6):991-4. doi: 10.1007/s00405-010-1234-y. Epub 2010 Apr 10.

Abstract

Background: Soft tissue liposarcomas are quite common in the adult population, whereas liposarcoma of the larynx is exceedingly rare.

Methods: We describe an exceptional case of liposarcoma of the posterior aspect of the left arytenoid in a 62-year-old woman who was treated with two endoscopic excisions and adjuvant radiotherapy (RT). This is the 32nd case of laryngeal liposarcoma reported in the English literature.

Results: After a 20 months follow-up, no local, regional recurrences or distant metastases were detected, and no functional complications are described for the patient.

Conclusion: This case report highlights that endoscopic surgical treatment enables excellent organ and functional preservation. However, recurrence of laryngeal liposarcoma is the principal risk, so extended follow-up is essential. RT has no defined role in treatment but can be discussed, especially considering the surgical margins and recurrence status.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Biomarkers, Tumor / analysis
  • Cell Dedifferentiation / physiology*
  • Combined Modality Therapy
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Hypopharyngeal Neoplasms / pathology*
  • Hypopharyngeal Neoplasms / radiotherapy
  • Hypopharyngeal Neoplasms / surgery
  • Laryngeal Muscles / pathology
  • Laryngeal Muscles / surgery
  • Laryngeal Neoplasms / pathology*
  • Laryngeal Neoplasms / radiotherapy
  • Laryngeal Neoplasms / surgery
  • Laryngoscopy
  • Larynx / pathology
  • Liposarcoma / pathology*
  • Liposarcoma / radiotherapy
  • Liposarcoma / surgery
  • Lymph Node Excision
  • Middle Aged
  • Radiotherapy, Adjuvant
  • Radiotherapy, Conformal
  • Tomography, X-Ray Computed

Substances

  • Biomarkers, Tumor