Author/Authors :
Jafari Hamid Reza نويسنده , Mostafapour Elyas نويسنده Medical Student Research Committee, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran. , Kolahdouzan Mohsen نويسنده Department of Surgery, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences and Health Services, Isfahan, IR Iran , Abtahi Seyed Hamid Reza نويسنده Department of ENT, Faculty of Medicin, Isfahan University
of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, Iran , Abedini Lotfallah نويسنده Department of Surgery, Faculty of Medicin, Isfahan
University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, Iran
Abstract :
Introduction Laryngeal adenoid cystic carcinoma (LACC) is a very
rare cancer among laryngopharyngeal malignancies with varieties in
presentation. Case Presentation Here, we discuss a case of 54-year-old
female who was admitted in the emergency department with long-term
dyspnea, hoarseness, and stridor. Cervicothoracic multi detector
computed tomography (MDCT) scan showed a mass in the laryngeal area and
the pathology reported adenoid cystic carcinoma in the biopsy. Total
laryngectomy and partial pharyngectomy was taken into action. The
adjuvant radiotherapy was performed too. Conclusions Although adenoid
cystic carcinoma is rare, it is advised to use both CT-scan and deep
biopsy to make definite diagnosis. Surgical excision is necessary and
follow up is advised, although surgical excision of this tumor is
extremely challenging case by case.
