Carcinosarcoma of the larynx: Report of two cases

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Mario Tapia C.
Pablo Ortega R.
Alexis Urra B.
Geraldine Ayres H.
Ilson Sepúlveda A.

Keywords

Spindle cell carcinoma, Laryngeal Neoplasms, Pathology, Larynx

Abstract

The larynx carcinosarcoma is a rare biphasic tumor that represents less than 1% of all malignant tumors of the larynx. Because of its biphasic epithelial and mesenchymal nature this neoplasm has been called in different ways in the literature being indispen­sable the study by immunohistochemistry to establish a proper diagnosis. We present 2 cases of larynx carcinosarcoma confirmed by immunohistochemical study, both treated with total laryngectomy. A discussion of the main clinical, histopathological and therapeutic aspects of this rare neoplasm is made.

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