Rare primary mucosal melanoma of the larynx.

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Rare primary mucosal melanoma of the larynx.

Ear Nose Throat J. 2016 Dec;95(12):E28-E31

Authors: Blanchard A, Nguyen JB, Daroca P, Friedlander P, Lewin E, Vu J, Palacios E

Abstract
Few cases of primary mucosal melanoma of the larynx have been documented in the literature, so only a limited amount of data exists regarding its diagnosis and treatment. The prognosis is poor, as patients often present at a late stage with regional or distant metastases. We describe the case of a 66-year-old man who presented with hoarseness and dysphagia. Laryngoscopy identified a dark discoloration of the supraglottic larynx and incomplete mobility of the right vocal fold; an excisional biopsy confirmed the diagnosis. We discuss the epidemiology, clinical features, diagnosis, interpretation of imaging findings, and management of this rare malignant melanoma.

PMID: 27929604 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]

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