Histopathology of adenoid cystic carcinoma of the larynx and adenocarcinoma hybrid

Authors

• Fadwa J. Altaf, Assistant Professor, Department of Pathology, Faculty of Medicine, King Abdulaziz University Hospital, PO Box 80215, Jeddah 21589, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Fax. +966 (2) 6952538.

Abstract

A 35-year-old Saudi female presented to the Ear, Nose and Throat clinic complaining of hoarseness of voice. Examination revealed subglottic mass, which proved to be adenoid cystic carcinoma of the larynx with adenocarcinoma hybrid. In this paper we discuss the pathological features and electron microscopy of adenoid cystic carcinoma in detail, including its differential diagnosis, prognosis and treatment.

Article Type

Case Report

First Page

920

Last Page

923

Recommended Citation

Altaf, Fadwa J. (2001) "Histopathology of adenoid cystic carcinoma of the larynx and adenocarcinoma hybrid," Saudi Medical Journal: Vol. 22: Iss. 10, Article 20.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.15537/1658-3175.1525