A Case of Spontaneous Regression of Laryngeal Cancer for a Time
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Accession number;03A0757393
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| Title;A Case of Spontaneous Regression of Laryngeal Cancer for a Time |
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YAMADA NANSEI
(Ogakishiminbyoin Jibiinkoka)
HIRAMATSU TAKASHI
(Ogakishiminbyoin Jibiinkoka)
MURAI MICHINORI
(Gifu Univ., School of Medicine, JPN)
TANAKA YUICHI
(Gifu Univ., School of Medicine, JPN)
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Journal Title;Journal of the Japan Broncho-Esophagological Society
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Journal Code:Z0674A
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ISSN:0029-0645
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VOL.54;NO.5;PAGE.370-374(2003)
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| Figure&Table&Reference;FIG.6, REF.6 |
| Pub. Country;Japan |
| Language;Japanese |
| Abstract;Everson defined spontaneous regression in 1966. We reported a 81-year-old man with laryngeal cancer which falls under this definition of spontaneous regression. He visited our hospital complaining of hoarseness, dysphagia and pharyngeal paresthesia. Endoscopic examination showed a tumor extending from the false cord to the laryngeal vestible. The surface of the tumor was mostly white with dark red parts. CT scan showed that the circumference of the tumor was enhanced. At the same time, stomach cancer was found. The patient rejected all treatment, and we could only observe him carefully. The laryngeal cancer gradually reduced and disappeared. Afterward, it recurred and radiation therapy was performed. As to the stomach cancer, the regression of the tumor was not seen. In past reports, there have been few cases about spontaneous regression of the laryngeal cancer. Thus, this case is very rare. Further investigations are needed from various viewpoints. (author abst.) |
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