Abstract
An adenosquamous carcinoma (ASC) of the larynx is a very rare occurrence. Generally, the prognosis of this tumor is poorer than that of squamous cell carcinoma of the larynx. Surgical resection is recommended at first for treatment of this type of tumor due to its low radiosensitivity. The pathological diagnosis and choice of the treatment are important.
We presented a case of a 61-year-old male who had complained of hoarseness for two months. An examination with a flexible laryngoscope revealed a 7mm irregular tumor on the left vocal cord. The histological diagnosis of a biopsied specimen was ASC. Neither metastasis in the lymph node nor distant metastases were indicated. The patient rejected the option of a vertical partial laryngectomy. Chemoradiotherapy was performed after debulking surgery of the tumor using a CO2 laser. The patient was free from recurrence for two months.
