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Chondrosarcoma of the epiglottis

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  29 June 2007

Maria Kasanzew ,
D. G. John ,
P. Newman ,
T. J. H. Lesser  and
P. L. Thomas
Maria Kasanzew
Affiliation:
Departments of Otolaryngology, Histopathology, Royal Gwent Hospital, Newport, Gwent.
D. G. John*
Affiliation:
Departments of Otolaryngology, Histopathology, Royal Gwent Hospital, Newport, Gwent.
P. Newman
Affiliation:
Departments of Histopathology, Royal Gwent Hospital, Newport, Gwent.
T. J. H. Lesser
Affiliation:
Departments of Otolaryngology, Histopathology, Royal Gwent Hospital, Newport, Gwent.
P. L. Thomas
Affiliation:
Departments of Otolaryngology, Histopathology, Royal Gwent Hospital, Newport, Gwent.
*
Mr D. G. John, 181 King George V Drive, Heath park, Cardiff Cf4 4EP.
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Summary

Malignant cartilaginous tumours of the larynx are very rare, and usually arise from the cricoid cartilage. We report the first documented case of a chondrosarcoma of the epiglottis. The diagnosis, histology and treatment of these tumours are discussed.

Type
Clinical Records
Information
The Journal of Laryngology & Otology , Volume 102 , Issue 4 , April 1988 , pp. 374 - 377
Copyright
Copyright © JLO (1984) Limited 1988

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