Primary Adenocarcinoma of the Arytenoid: An Ultrastructural Study

Authors: Torre V.¹; Bucolo S.²; Abbate G.²; Albiero F.¹; Cicciarello R.¹; Cavallari V.¹

Source: Pathology Research and Practice, Volume 197, Number 6, June 2001 , pp. 449-452(4)

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Abstract:

Primary adenocarcinoma of the larynx is a rare neoplasm that tends to spread to both regional lymph nodes and distant sites. A case of primary adenocarcinoma of the arytenoid in a 74-year-old man is presented. The tumor was evaluated by light and electron microscopy. A high percentage of intranuclear pseudoinclusions (more than 20% of the neoplastic cells) was a peculiar characteristic of the tumor. To the best of our knowledge, such a feature has not been reported previously and should be considered a hallmark of more aggressive behavior.

Keywords: Arytenoid; Adenocarcinoma; Intranuclear pseudoinclusions

Language: English

Document Type: Miscellaneous

DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1078/0344-0338-00059

Affiliations: 1: Institute of Ultrastructural Pathology, University of Messina, Italy 2: Institute of Otorhinolaryngology, University of Messina, Italy

Publication date: 2001-06-01