Low-grade myofibroblastic sarcoma of the larynx: a rare entity with review of literature

J Cancer Res Ther. 2013 Apr-Jun;9(2):284-6. doi: 10.4103/0973-1482.113387.

Abstract

Mesenchymal neoplasms of the larynx are rare and make up approximately 0.3% to 1.0% of all malignancies at this location. Low grade myofibroblastic sarcoma (LGMS) of larynx is a rare entity. We describe a rare case of LGMS of larynx who presented with complaint of hoarseness of voice. The patient was treated with total laryngectomy plus partial pharyngectomy followed by post-operative radiotherapy. Histopathologically, the lesion was composed of spindle cells that manifested variable cellular anaplasia and expressed smooth muscle actin (SMA) and focally S-100.One of the resection limits was involved so patient was given post-operative radiotherapy. The patient is alive and disease free 14 months after surgery. The characteristic clinical, histopathological features and treatment of this case are described with a literature review.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Humans
  • Laryngeal Neoplasms / pathology*
  • Laryngeal Neoplasms / radiotherapy
  • Laryngeal Neoplasms / surgery
  • Larynx / pathology*
  • Larynx / radiation effects
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Neoplasm Grading
  • Neoplasms, Muscle Tissue / pathology*
  • Neoplasms, Muscle Tissue / radiotherapy
  • Neoplasms, Muscle Tissue / surgery
  • Sarcoma / pathology*
  • Sarcoma / radiotherapy
  • Sarcoma / surgery