Author/Editor		López, Fernando; Williams, Michelle D.; Skálová, Alena; Hellquist, Henrik; Suárez, Carlos; Nixon, Iain J.; Rodrigo, Juan Pablo; Cardesa, Antonio; Strojan, Primož; Quer, Miquel; Hunt, Jennifer L.
Title		How phenotype guides management of the most common malignant salivary neoplasms of the larynx
Type		članek
Vol. and No.		Letnik 34, št. 4
Publication year		2017
Volume		str. 813-825
ISSN		0741-238X - Advances in therapy
Language		eng
Abstract		Salivary gland carcinomas of the larynx are uncommon. Adenoid cystic carcinoma is the most prevalent type of salivary gland carcinoma in this region, although other histologies such as mucoepidermoid carcinoma and adenocarcinomas have been reported. These tumors may present with advanced-stage due to nonspecific symptoms and their relatively slow-growing nature. The index of suspicion for a non-squamous cell carcinoma entity should be high when a submucosal mass is present. An accurate diagnosis is mandatory due to the impact each biologic entity has on treatment and outcome. Data concerning treatment and outcome are scarce, but primary surgery with utmost focus on free surgical margins is the treatment of choice. The role of adjuvant radiotherapy has not been well defined, although there is an agreement that it should be considered in advanced-stage or high-grade disease. This review considers only the most common malignant salivary neoplasms of the larynx with a focus on clinical management of these tumors.
Keywords		adenokarcinom adenocistični karcinom histologija rak grla adenocarcinoma adenoid cystic carcinoma histology laryngeal cancer