[Small-cell carcinoma of the larynx]

Acta Otorrinolaringol Esp. 2000 Mar;51(2):179-82.
[Article in Spanish]

Abstract

Primary small-cell (also known as oat-cell) neuroendocrine carcinoma of the larynx is an infrequent tumor. We report a case of epiglottic oat-cell carcinoma in a 57-year-old man. Its association with other malignant neoplasms and aggressive behavior in spite of treatment are discussed.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • English Abstract

MeSH terms

  • Biopsy
  • Carcinoma, Small Cell / drug therapy
  • Carcinoma, Small Cell / pathology*
  • Fatal Outcome
  • Humans
  • Laryngeal Neoplasms / drug therapy
  • Laryngeal Neoplasms / pathology*
  • Larynx / pathology
  • Male
  • Middle Aged