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Small cell carcinomas of the larynx: Results of combined modality treatments
Author(s) -
Posner Marshall R.,
Weichselbaum Ralph R.,
Carrol Elaine,
Fabian Richard L.,
Miller Daniel,
Ervin Thomas J.
Publication year - 1983
Publication title -
the laryngoscope
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.181
H-Index - 148
eISSN - 1531-4995
pISSN - 0023-852X
DOI - 10.1288/00005537-198307000-00021
Subject(s) - larynx , medicine , radiation therapy , chemotherapy , carcinoma , basal cell , small cell carcinoma , oncology , radiology , surgery
Abstract Four cases of primary small cell carcinoma of the larynx are described. Two patients presented with extensive metastatic disease and two with tumor limited to the larynx. All four cases responded (3PR, ICR) to systemic combination chemotherapy. Long‐term remission was achieved in one patient with limited disease who underwent chemotherapy with a complete response followed by definitive radiotherapy. Treatment results are compared with previously reported cases. The importance of early diagnosis through staging, and combined treatment in small cell carcinoma of the larynx is discussed.