Malignant Lymphoma of the Larynx

Korean Journal of Head & Neck Oncology 1995;11(2):137-144.
Published online November 30, 1995.

Jung Il Cho;Kwang Moon Kim;Young Ho Kim;Jae Jin Choi

후두악성임파종

조정일;김광문;김영호;최재진

Abstract

Malignant lymphoma affecting the larynx is uncommon, probably accounts for less than 1 percent of malignant lesion of the larynx. Malignant lymphoma of the larynx is predominantly localized to supraglottis such as epiglottis, aryepiglottic fold. Laryngoscopy reveals a irregular submucosal mass with a smooth surface and no ulceration. Most of which belongs to nonHodgkin's lymphoma. After it has been determined that the disease is localized, radiation therapy is the choice of the treatment. Chemotherapy with or without irradiation is reserved for more advanced tumor. Then life-long follow-up is essential. This paper deals with 5 cases malignant lymphoma of the larynx to review our clinical experience and to suggest the optimum treatment in the course of the disease.

Key Words: Malignant lymphoma, Larynx, Radiation therapy, Chemotherapy