Combined larynx large cell neuroendocrine and squamous cell carcinoma: a case report

Abstract

ABSTRACT Laryngeal cancer ranks third among the most common head and neck neoplasms. The most common histological subtype is squamous cell carcinoma, and neuroendocrine tumors are rare. An even rarer entity is a composite tumor with both these histologies. This case reports a metastatic combined carcinoma of squamous cells and large neuroendocrine cells, presenting favorable response to treatment with a total laryngectomy followed by adjuvant therapy including chemo-, radio-, and immunotherapy.

Keywords

• Laryngeal neoplasms
• Carcinoma, neuroendocrine
• Carcinoma, squamous cell
• Head and neck neoplasms
• Carcinoma, large cell