Angiosarcoma of the hypopharynx: case report

Coll Antropol. 2012 Nov:36 Suppl 2:185-7.

Abstract

Angiosarcomas are malignant neoplasias of rapid growth that emerge from endothelial cells. They are rarely found in the area of the head and neck and account less than 0.1% of all head and neck malignancies. In some cases it has been linked to trauma, radiation and angiectasia but the etiology mainly remains unknown. Here we report a case of angiosarcoma of pyriform sinus manifested by dysphagia and dysphonia. The patient underwent endoscopic hypopharyngeal excision followed by radiation therapy with a good result. Our patient remains tumor free after two years. The purpose of this article is to add another case of primary angiosarcoma of a rare site, the hypopharynx.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Aged
  • Combined Modality Therapy
  • Hemangiosarcoma / diagnosis*
  • Hemangiosarcoma / pathology
  • Hemangiosarcoma / radiotherapy
  • Hemangiosarcoma / surgery
  • Humans
  • Hypopharyngeal Neoplasms / diagnosis*
  • Hypopharyngeal Neoplasms / pathology
  • Hypopharyngeal Neoplasms / radiotherapy
  • Hypopharyngeal Neoplasms / surgery
  • Male