Al Ameen Journal of Medical Sciences (Apr 2010)

Basaloid Squamous Cell Carcinoma of the Larynx, A Rare Variant : A Case Report

  • Hema B. Bannur,
  • Anil S.Harugop,
  • Prakash R.Malur,
  • Vijayalaxmi V. Suranagi,
  • Reshma Davanageri,
  • Rajakumar.D.Mastiholimath

Journal volume & issue
Vol. 03, no. 02
pp. 172 – 174

Abstract

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Majority of the upper respiratory system malignancy are Squamous Cell Carcinomas, which show several subtypes such as verrucous, spindle cell and basaloid carcinoma. Basaloid Squamous Cell Carcinoma is a rare, aggressive variant, consisting of proliferation of basaloid cells and intimately associated with squamous cell carcinoma, dysplasia or focal squamous differentiation. In this article, we present a case of BSCC of the larynx in a 60 year male who presented with dysphagia.

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