Primary adenocarcinoma of the arytenoid: an ultrastructural study

Pathol Res Pract. 2001;197(6):449-52. doi: 10.1078/0344-0338-00059.

Abstract

Primary adenocarcinoma of the larynx is a rare neoplasm that tends to spread to both regional lymph nodes and distant sites. A case of primary adenocarcinoma of the arytenoid in a 74-year-old man is presented. The tumor was evaluated by light and electron microscopy. A high percentage of intranuclear pseudoinclusions (more than 20% of the neoplastic cells) was a peculiar characteristic of the tumor. To the best of our knowledge, such a feature has not been reported previously and should be considered a hallmark of more aggressive behavior.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adenocarcinoma / radiotherapy
  • Adenocarcinoma / ultrastructure*
  • Aged
  • Arytenoid Cartilage / ultrastructure*
  • Cell Nucleus / ultrastructure
  • Humans
  • Inclusion Bodies / ultrastructure
  • Laryngeal Neoplasms / radiotherapy
  • Laryngeal Neoplasms / ultrastructure*
  • Laryngoscopy
  • Magnetic Resonance Imaging
  • Male
  • Palliative Care