Short communication, Note

Angiosarcoma of the Hypopharynx: Case Report

Željko Kotromanović ; »J. J. Strossmayer« University, Osijek University Hospital Centre, Department of Otorhinolaryngology and Head and Neck
Hrvoje Mihalj ; »J. J. Strossmayer« University, Osijek University Hospital Centre, Department of Otorhinolaryngology and Head and Neck
Željko Zubčić ; »J. J. Strossmayer« University, Osijek University Hospital Centre, Department of Otorhinolaryngology and Head and Neck
Andrijana Včeva ; »J. J. Strossmayer« University, Osijek University Hospital Centre, Department of Otorhinolaryngology and Head and Neck
Darija Birtić ; »J. J. Strossmayer« University, Osijek University Hospital Centre, Department of Otorhinolaryngology and Head and Neck
Zdenka Kotromanović ; »J. J. Strossmayer« University, Osijek University Hospital Centre, Department of Oncology and Radiotherapy, Osijek, Croatia
Jasmina Rajc ; »J. J. Strossmayer« University, Osijek University Hospital Centre, Department of Pathology and Forensic medicine, Osijek,

Abstract

Angiosarcomas are malignant neoplasias of rapid growth that emerge from endothelial cells. They are rarely found in the area of the head and neck and account less than 0.1% of all head and neck malignancies. In some cases it has been linked to trauma, radiation and angiectasia but the etiology mainly remains unknown. Here we report a case of angiosarcoma of pyriform sinus manifested by dysphagia and dysphonia. The patient underwent endoscopic hypopharyngeal excision followed by radiation therapy with a good result. Our patient remains tumor free after two years. The purpose of this article is to add another case of primary angiosarcoma of a rare site, the hypopharynx.

Keywords

angiosarcoma; hypopharynx; immunohistochemistry; factor VIII

Hrčak ID:

96500

URI

https://hrcak.srce.hr/96500

Publication date:

2.1.2013.

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