Title of article
Sarcoma in a Patient with Laryngeal Papillomatosis: A Case Report
Author/Authors
Tzoi, Eleana Department of Head and Neck Surgery - Aristotle University of Thessaloniki - Papageorgiou Hospital - Thessaloniki, Greece , Garefis, Konstantinos Department of Head and Neck Surgery - Aristotle University of Thessaloniki - Papageorgiou Hospital - Thessaloniki, Greece , Nikolaidis, Vasilios Department of Head and Neck Surgery - Aristotle University of Thessaloniki - Papageorgiou Hospital - Thessaloniki, Greece , Batsi, Ourania Department of Pathology - Papageorgiou Hospital - Thessaloniki, Greece , Markou, Konstantinos Department of Head and Neck Surgery - Aristotle University of Thessaloniki - Papageorgiou Hospital - Thessaloniki, Greece
Pages
4
From page
59
To page
62
Abstract
Recurrent respiratory papillomatosis (RRP) is classically described as a benign neoplasm of the larynx. Nevertheless, transformation to dysplasia and invasive carcinoma can occur. Sarcoma of the larynx is rare. Here, we present a case of sarcoma in a patient repeatedly treated for RRP. Case Report: We report a case of a 73- year old Caucasian male diagnosed with adult-onset recurrent respiratory papillomatosis (AORRP) at the age of 63y. o. During the previous 10 years, he underwent multiple surgeries. In the last therapeutic intervention, he was treated with laser excision of the papilloma and topical mitomycin application. Two months after treatment, papilloma recurred and sarcoma was diagnosed. Conclusions: RRP is a benign lesion. Affected patients usually require multiple interventions. It rarely degenerates to malignancy. Sarcoma in the larynx in the presence of RRP is a rare case. Extended surgical removal remains the treatment of choice. Adjuvant therapies consist of chemotherapy and radiation and are reserved for unresectable or recurrent cases.
Keywords
Sarcoma , Recurrent respiratory papillomatosis , Mitomycin , HPV
Journal title
Iranian Journal of Otorhinolaryngology
Serial Year
2022
Record number
2713930
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