Radiologic assessment of laryngeal carcinoma. A clinico-pathologic comparison based on whole-organ serial sections.

In 33 patients with laryngeal carcinoma operated upon with laryngectomy, a comparison has been made of the findings yielded by radiography and microlaryngoscopy and a microscopic examination using whole-organ serial sectioning. The radiographic examinations were conventional films, tomography and laryngography. Radiography supplemented in microlaryngoscopy with information of clinical importance. Surface extension of the tumour was fairly accurately assessed preoperatively whereas deep infiltration was not. Major destruction of the anterior part of the thyroid cartilage was correctly diagnosed.