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Direct extension of laryngeal carcinoma to the skin of the neck

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  29 June 2007

Mohamed Rifai*
Affiliation:
E.N.T. Department, National Cancer Institute, Cairo University
Hassan Mebed
Affiliation:
Surgery Department, National Cancer Institute, Cairo University
Mahmoud Bassiouni
Affiliation:
Surgery Department, National Cancer Institute, Cairo University
*
Dr. Mohamed Rifai, M.D., 8 Hoda Sharawi Street, Bab El Louk, Cairo, Egypt.

Abstract

Invasion of the skin of the neck by laryngeal carcinoma is relatively uncommon. Twelve cases of cancer of the larynx fungating through the cervical skin are presented. They mostly followed initial treatment by deep X-ray therapy or partial laryngectomy. A high tracheostomy was also considered to be a contributing cause for the occurrence of such a mishap. The management and follow-up of these patients is described.

Type
Clinical Records
Copyright
Copyright © JLO (1984) Limited 1990

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