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Recurrent well-differentiated liposarcoma of the larynx: a case report and review of literature

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We present a rare case of recurrent well-differentiated liposarcoma, which re-occurred 26 years after initial presentation, having presented non-acutely on both occasions with dyspnoea, progressive dysphonia and intermittent stridor due to a valve-like laryngeal obstruction happening mainly when supine. We have discussed management of these recurrent well-differentiated liposarcomas of the larynx including the adequacy of local versus radical treatment with review of literature which reveals that only nine cases have been reported so far.

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  1. Department of ENT, St. Helens and Knowsley Hospitals, Liverpool, UK

    Anand Muddaiah

  2. Department of ENT, Kettering General Hospital, Northamptonshire, UK

    Wazeer Zaffarullah & Ashok Tewary

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Muddaiah, A., Zaffarullah, W. & Tewary, A. Recurrent well-differentiated liposarcoma of the larynx: a case report and review of literature. Eur Arch Otorhinolaryngol 267, 1163–1165 (2010). https://doi.org/10.1007/s00405-010-1247-6

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