Laryngeal papillary carcinoma with unexpected evolution: case report

Abstract

In this report we present a surprising case with nodal metastasis at the time of diagnosis. Computed tomography showed infiltration of the lesion and metastatic lymph nodes. The resected specimen was submitted to histopathological study that confirmed the diagnosis of papillary squamous cell carcinoma.

Cytology of head and neck squamous cell carcinoma variants

“…The aspirate only showed findings of conventional SCC. 26 At our institution, a search of our cytology files within the last 15 year documented two cases of papillary SCC of the UADT with metastasis that had FNAs. Both were aspirates of neck lymph nodes.…”

Papillary Squamous Cell Carcinoma of thec Larynx

“…Although there has been one unique report of an aggressive form of PSCC that presented with local invasion and metastases at the time of diagnosis, we suspected that this outcome was highly unlikely with our patient based on his presentation and tumor characteristics. 12 We were also reluctant to further treat our patient with radiation therapy and/or more aggressive surgery, as we had the option to treat any recurrent lesion with repeat endoscopic excision and photoablation should one have developed.…”

Laryngeal Papillary Carcinoma in a Developing Community

“…According to the literature, laryngeal papillary carcinoma is rare. In a Brazilian report, it was head lined as "laryngeal papillary carcinoma" [1]. A 42-year-old white female complained of dysphonia and pain in the right cervical area; this proved on histopathology to be "papillary squamous cell carcinoma."…”