Chemodectoma of the larynx

Two cases of laryngeal chemodectoma are presented. They illustrate the differences between benign and malignant varieties of this tumour. The problem of differentiating between these two types at an early stage is discussed and a possible treatment policy is presented.

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Published in:Journal of laryngology and otology 1987-10, Vol.101 (10), p.1095-1098
Main Authors: Crowther, J. A., Colman, B. H.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Adult
Biological and medical sciences
Clinical Records
Female
Humans
Laryngeal Neoplasms - pathology
Laryngeal Neoplasms - surgery
Male
Medical sciences
Middle Aged
Otorhinolaryngology. Stomatology
Paraganglioma, Extra-Adrenal - pathology
Paraganglioma, Extra-Adrenal - secondary
Paraganglioma, Extra-Adrenal - surgery
Skin Neoplasms - pathology
Skin Neoplasms - secondary
Tumors
Upper respiratory tract, upper alimentary tract, paranasal sinuses, salivary glands: diseases, semeiology
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Summary:Two cases of laryngeal chemodectoma are presented. They illustrate the differences between benign and malignant varieties of this tumour. The problem of differentiating between these two types at an early stage is discussed and a possible treatment policy is presented.
ISSN:0022-2151
1748-5460
DOI:10.1017/S0022215100103305