Yonsei Med J. 1982 Dec;23(2):118-122. English.
Published online Feb 20, 2002.
https://doi.org/10.3349/ymj.1982.23.2.118
Published online Feb 20, 2002.
https://doi.org/10.3349/ymj.1982.23.2.118
Copyright © 1982 The Yonsei University College of Medicine
Case Report
Primary Malignant Laryngeal Melanoma - Report of a Case with Review of Literature -
Hoguen Kim
and Chan Il Park
Abstract
A case of primary malignant melanoma of the larynx is reported. The patient, a 41-year-old Korean man, presented with dyspnea and blood tinged sputum. Physical examination showed blackish necrotic mass involving right side of the larynx. The mass proved to be malignant melanoma containing many melanin pigments. A description of the lesion and a review of literature are given.
Keywords
Melanoma; Larynx
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