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Multiple cutaneous metastases from laryngeal carcinoma

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  29 June 2007

P. Bhandarkar ,
K. M. J. Green  and
J. P. de Carpentier
P. Bhandarkar
Affiliation:
Department of Otolaryngology and Head and Neck Oncology, Royal Preston Hospital, Fullwood, Preston, UK.
K. M. J. Green
Affiliation:
Department of Otolaryngology and Head and Neck Oncology, Royal Preston Hospital, Fullwood, Preston, UK.
J. P. de Carpentier*
Affiliation:
Department of Otolaryngology and Head and Neck Oncology, Royal Preston Hospital, Fullwood, Preston, UK.
*
Address for correspondence: Mr J. de Carpentier, F.R.C.S., Department of Otolaryngology and Head and Neck Surgery, Royal Preston Hospital, Fullwood, Preston PR2 9HT. Fax: 01772 710074
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Abstract

A case of laryngeal squamous cell carcinoma recurrence presenting as multiple cutaneous metastases is presented. Such metastases are rare and are associated with a poor prognosis. Treatment is usually aimed at providing pain relief in these patients with a limited life expectancy.

Keywords

Laryngeal neoplasmsCarcinomasquamous cellNeoplasm metastasisSkin
Type
Clinical Records
Information
The Journal of Laryngology & Otology , Volume 111 , Issue 7 , July 1997 , pp. 654 - 655
Copyright
Copyright © JLO (1984) Limited 1997

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