Adjuvant radiotherapy for primary mucosal malignant melanoma of the larynx

Primary mucosal malignant melanoma (PMML) of the larynx continues to be a rare entity. To date, there are few cases reported in the world literature consisting of mainly isolated case reports and literature reviews. Traditionally believed to be radioresistant, we present a case of PMML of the right...

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Published inJournal of laryngology and otology Vol. 113; no. 10; p. 932
Main Authors Asare-Owusu, L, Shotton, J C, Schofield, J B
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published England 01.10.1999
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Humans
Immunohistochemistry
Laryngeal Neoplasms - pathology
Laryngeal Neoplasms - radiotherapy
Laryngeal Neoplasms - surgery
Male
Melanins - analysis
Melanoma - pathology
Melanoma - radiotherapy
Melanoma - surgery
Radiotherapy, Adjuvant
Vocal Cords - surgery
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Summary:Primary mucosal malignant melanoma (PMML) of the larynx continues to be a rare entity. To date, there are few cases reported in the world literature consisting of mainly isolated case reports and literature reviews. Traditionally believed to be radioresistant, we present a case of PMML of the right vocal fold managed with right cordectomy and adjuvant radiotherapy. The patient is well without any evidence of local recurrence or metastasis three years and four months from presentation.
ISSN:0022-2151
DOI:10.1017/S0022215100145633