Adenocarcinoma of the Larynx in a Patient of Advanced Age: A Case Report

Abstract

Primary adenocarcinoma of the larynx is a rare neoplasm. We treated a 90-year-old male who complained of hoarseness and dyspnea. By fiberscopic examination, we located a huge tumor in the left vocal fold. CT examination revealed lymph nodes metastases in the left neck. As he experienced dysphagia within several weeks, a total laryngectomy and modified radical neck dissection of the left neck were performed. Histopathological diagnosis revealed adenocarcinoma. Two weeks after operation he was able to eat and was discharged from the hospital. He remained at home for 5 months with a good quality of life.