Esclamado R M, Disher M J, Ditto J L, Rontal E, McClatchey K D
Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, University of Michigan Hospitals, Ann Arbor.
Arch Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg. 1994 Apr;120(4):422-6. doi: 10.1001/archotol.1994.01880280050009.
Laryngeal liposarcomas are rare, with only 13 previously well-documented cases (to our knowledge). We report an additional case, which documents the use of computed tomography for treatment planning. Laryngeal liposarcomas appear to have a better prognosis than nonlaryngeal liposarcomas; therefore, a critical analysis of reported cases enabled us to identify clinical characteristics that contribute to the favorable prognosis. We also propose a rational therapeutic approach.