Pseudosarcoma of the larynx: a case report

Abstract

Pseudosarcoma of the larynx is a rare and controversial malignant neoplasm. Pseudosarcomas have both a small epidermoid carcinomatous part and major part with a sarcoma-like appearance. The sarcomatoid tissue resembles to fibrosarcomas or some undifferentiated pleomorphic sarcoma. Laryngeal pseudosarcoma is most commonly seen with polypoid glottic mass and it may be confused with granulation tissue. We hereby present a case of vocal cord pseudosarcoma. A 68 year-old male presented with a two-months history of hoarseness. A polypoid lesion was removed from the right vocal cord. Initial microscopy showed chronic inflammatory infiltration. Second microscopy showed a polypoid sarcomatoid carcinoma. The patient was treated with right cordectomy. No recurrence was observed during the follow-up of thirty months.

Keywords

• larynx
• pseudosarcoma.