TY  - JOUR
T1  - Spindle cell carcinoma of the larynx: A rare case report
A1  - Binayak Baruah
A1  - Mona Sarawgi
A1  - Kailash Dubey
A1  - Ajay Gupta
JF  - Clinical Cancer Investigation Journal
JO  - Clin Cancer Investig J
SN  - 2278-0513
Y1  - 2016
VL  - 5
IS  - 1
DO  - 10.4103/2278-0513.172074
SP  - 73
EP  - 75
N2  - Spindle cell carcinoma (SpCC) of the larynx, a subtype and a more aggressive variant of the commonly occurring squamous cell carcinoma, is a unique and rare neoplasm. It comprises of 0.6–1.5% of all laryngeal cancers. Macroscopically, it usually presents as a large pedunculated, polypoidal mass with surface ulceration. Microscopically, however, it is considered as a biphasic tumor that has surface epithelial changes (in situ to invasive carcinoma) and an underlying mesenchymal spindle shaped neoplastic proliferation. If detected early, it has a very good prognosis. We present a case of SpCC in a 70-year-old male, who presented with progressive hoarseness since 1 year. The mass was removed under videolaryngoscopic guidance and thereafter, the patient underwent cobalt 60 radiotherapy. His symptoms gradually improved, and he regained good control of his voice.
UR  - https://ccij-online.org/article/spindle-cell-carcinoma-of-the-larynx:-a-rare-case-report-543
ER  -