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Scholars Journal of Medical Case Reports | Volume-12 | Issue-04
Laryngeal Small Cell Neuroendocrine Carcinoma: Case Report and Literature Review
Sana Laatitioui, Hanane Eddaoualine, Hind Sami, Abdelhamid Elomrani, Mouna Khouchani
Published: April 29, 2024 |
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DOI: 10.36347/sjmcr.2024.v12i04.044
Pages: 563-566
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Abstract
Neuroendocrine malignancy of the larynx are rare but represents the first nonsquamous tumor in this localization. The World Health Organization (WHO) classifies these tumors into 3 groups: typical carcinoid, atypical carcinoid tumor, and small cell neuroendocrine carcinoma (SmCC). SmCC have an aggressive natural history characterized by widespread metastasis. Treatment is based on concomitant or sequential chemoradiation. We report herein the case of a 69 years old men, who presented with laryngeal small cell neuroendocrine carcinoma revealed by progressive dysphonia and cervical lymphadenopathy. The diagnosis was confirmed by biopsy and histopathological study. Pre-treatment workup was negative for metastatic disease. He has received chemotherapy based on etoposide and cisplatin followed by chemoradiation. The evolution was marked by the development of metachronous lung metastasis. Unfortunately, the patient passed away during a chemotherapy-induced myelosuppression after the first palliative chemotherapy cure.