A Case Report of Spindle Cell (Sarcomatoid)‎ Carcinoma of the Larynx

الملخص EN

Spindle cell carcinoma (SpCC) or sarcomatoid carcinoma is a highly malignant variant of squamous cell carcinoma which comprises 2% to 3% of all laryngeal cancers.

It is considered to be a biphasic tumor that is composed of a squamous cell carcinoma (in situ or invasive) and spindle cell carcinoma with sarcomatous appearance.

Most spindle cell tumors are polypoid and pedunculated; they are often detected at an early stage, removed by polypectomy during diagnosis, and tend to have a very good prognosis.

We present a case of spindle cell carcinoma in a 67-year-old Caucasian male who presented with progressive hoarseness of his voice, dysphagia, odynophagia and a 20-pound weight loss.

The patient underwent direct laryngoscopy with excision of the malignant mass and received radiation therapy.

His symptoms gradually improved, and he regained good control of his voice.