ABSTRACT
Liposarcomas (LS) of the hypopharynx are uncommon tumors. All the literature considers laryngeal and hypopharyngeal liposarcomas together, and they represent 10-15% of all LS of the head and neck. Obstruction of the upper respiratory tract and dysphagia are usually the initial symptoms. The histological subtype is the most important prognostic factor. Surgery is the treatment of choice. Recurrences are frequent. We present a case about a liposarcoma in a 81 years-old man. Diagnosis, evolution and treatment are evaluated.
Subject(s)
Hypopharyngeal Neoplasms/diagnostic imaging , Hypopharyngeal Neoplasms/pathology , Liposarcoma/diagnostic imaging , Liposarcoma/pathology , Aged , Aged, 80 and over , Humans , Hypopharyngeal Neoplasms/surgery , Liposarcoma/surgery , Male , Tomography, X-Ray ComputedABSTRACT
Los liposarcomas (LS) de la hipofaringe son tumores infrecuentes. Toda la literatura considera juntos los liposarcomas laríngeos e hipofaríngeos y representan el 10-15 por ciento de todos los LS de cabeza y cuello.La obstrucción de la vía respiratoria alta y la disfagia son frecuentemente los síntomas de inicio. El subtipo histológico es el factor pronóstico más importante. La cirugía es el tratamiento de elección. Las recurrencias son frecuentes. Presentamos un caso de liposarcoma de hipofaringe en un varón de 81 años. Se analizan el diagnóstico, evolución y tratamiento (AU)
Liposarcomas (LS) of the hypopharynx are uncommon tumors. All the literature considers laryngeal and hypopharyngeal liposarcomas together, and they represent 10-15% of all LS of the head and neck. Obstruction of the upper respiratory tract and dysphagia are usually the initial symptoms. The histological subtype is the most important prognostic factor. Surgery is the treatment of choice. Recurrences are frequent. We present a case about a liposarcoma in a 81 years-old man. Diagnosis, evolution and treatment are evaluated (AU)
