Basaloid squamous cell carcinoma of the supraglottic larynx

Basaloid squamous cell carcinoma (BSC) is regarded as a variant of squamous cell carcinoma, but displays distinct morphological and biological features as well as a different clinical course. The tumor is frequently seen in the head and neck and is preferentially located in the larynx, especially in supraglottic sites. Ten patients with BSC of the supraglottic larynx were treated from 1991 to 1995 at the Medical Faculty of the University of Istanbul. Results of treatment were compared retrospectively with a control group consisting of 44 patients with well-differentiated squamous cell carcinomas. Ages, ¶localizations, stages and treatment procedures were similar. In both groups mean survival, nodal involvement and distant metastases were comparable although the local ¶(laryngeal) recurrence rate in patients with early supraglottic (T2) disease in the BSC group after conservative partial surgery was distinct compared to the control group (P < 0.05). These results indicate that conservative surgery should be assessed with caution in patients with BSC, and postoperative irradiation be taken into consideration.     

Basaloid squamous cell carcinoma - larynx

Basaloid squamous cell carcinoma is a rare variant of squamous cell carcinoma, Larynx has been an uncommon site of this tumour which is said to have aggressive biological behaviour with high incidence of cervical and distant metastasis along with second primary. Two cases of laryngeal basaloid squamous cell carcinoma are reported with relevant review of literature. The submucosal spread of tumour is highlighted alongwith role of preoperative radio therapy.     

Basaloid squamous cell carcinoma of the larynx

Basaloid squamous cell carcinoma is a variant of squamous cell carcinoma that was first described in 1986. In the English-language literature, only 26 cases of this infrequent histopathological entity have been reported in the larynx. Tumors have an aggressive biological behavior, justifying combined surgical treatment with radiotherapy. Two new cases are presented and the literature reviewed.     

Basaloid squamous cell carcinoma of the larynx--A systematic review

Objectives

This study pools all the cases of Basaloid squamous cell carcinoma of the larynx in the English literature to investigate the clinical course of this rare clinico-pathological disease entity.

Methods

We found and analyzed 100 cases with individual patient data from 36 publications spanning 20 years.

Results

It is a rare disease of the elderly with strong male predominance and more common in the supraglottis. Patients typically present with locoregionally advanced stage. Surgery alone or combined with radiotherapy is commonly reported. It has a worse survival outcome when compared to laryngeal cancers in general. Twenty-two percent eventually develop distant metastases with the lung being the predominant site.

Conclusions

Given the rarity of this clinical condition and the lack of data from studies with adequate number of cases, this systematic literature analysis provides the best possible relevant evidence.     

Basaloid squamous cell carcinoma of the soft palate: case report

Basaloid squamous cell carcinoma (BSCC) is a histologically distinct variant of squamous cell carcinoma. It occurs in various sites of the head and neck region and is believed to carry a dismal prognosis. The palate is a very rare site of BSCC development and only three cases have been reported in the international literature. In this report, we present a case of basaloid squamous cell carcinoma of the soft palate. The therapeutic strategy and histological findings are described in detail, including immunohistochemistry with the use of involucrin, an agent used for the first time for BSCC diagnosis. In addition, a brief review of the literature is presented.     

右鼻旁基底细胞样鳞状细胞癌1例报道

目的探讨鼻基底细胞样鳞状细胞癌（BSCC）的临床特点及治疗方法,以提高临床医师对该病的诊疗水平。方法回顾性分析2017年2月手术治疗的1例BSCC患者的临床资料。患者,女,69岁,因发现“右鼻旁肿物渐进性增大4个月而入院,术前活检即确诊为BSCC,于2017年2月15日行气管切开+右择期性颈淋巴结清扫（I、II、III区）+右鼻旁恶性肿瘤切除+上颌骨部分切除+前臂皮瓣移植修复术,术后患者家属拒绝放射治疗。结果术后密切随访32个月,伤口愈合良好,未见肿瘤复发及转移迹象。结论BSCC是一种罕见的高度恶性肿瘤,具有独特的病理形态,预后较差,首选手术治疗,术后辅以放疗,需进行密切随访。     

Basaloid squamous cell carcinoma of the external auditory canal: case report

Basaloid squamous cell carcinoma (BSCC) is a rare malignancy, with features of both basal cell carcinoma and squamous cell carcinoma. The tumor has a predilection for the upper aerodigestive tract, and has been suggested to behave more aggressively than squamous cell carcinoma (SCC). To the author’s knowledge, BSCC confined to the external auditory canal (EAC) has not been previously described. BSCC of EAC manifests similar characteristics as the conventional EAC cancer, presenting a mass with chronic otorrhea and itching sense. Excision of the tumor was accomplished by modified lateral temporal bone resection. This report describes the first case of BSCC in this location, and includes reviews of the pathologic and clinical aspects of this disease.     

Basaloid squamous cell carcinoma of the head and neck

OBJECTIVE/HYPOTHESIS: Basaloid squamous cell carcinoma (BSCC), an uncommon tumor with predilection for the upper aerodigestive tract, is a distinct variant of squamous carcinoma, because of its unique histological features and ominous clinical behavior. This study reviews the experience in treating BSCC from two institutions. STUDY DESIGN: Retrospective. METHODS: H&E-stained sections from 20 patients with BSCC of the head and neck were reviewed and clinical follow-up was obtained for all patients. RESULTS: The study group consisted of 14 male and 6 female patients. Their ages ranged from 43 to 85 years, with a mean age of 62 years. Sites of origin included the larynx (4), tongue (3), pyriform sinus (3), nose (2), floor of mouth (2), mastoid (1), tonsil (1), epiglottis (1), nasopharynx (1), trachea (1), and palate (1). Pain was the most common presenting symptom (5 cases), followed by hoarseness and bleeding (3 cases each). Tobacco and alcohol abuse was noted in 17 patients. Treatment modalities included surgery with or without chemotherapy or radiotherapy in 13 patients, chemotherapy with irradiation in 2, chemotherapy alone in 2, and radiotherapy alone in 3. Clinical follow-up revealed no evidence of disease in 11 patients. Four were alive with disease at the time of writing and five died of disease. CONCLUSION: BSCC is a highly aggressive malignant tumor that presents in elderly patients who have a history of abuse of tobacco or alcohol, or both. Greater number of patients must be studied and compared with age-matched and stage-matched controls of conventional squamous cell carcinoma to determine whether the poor clinical outcome is related more to high-stage presentation or to the tumor's high-grade malignant cytological features.     

Basaloid squamous cell carcinoma of the oropharynx: Comparison of two cases and review of the literature

We describe a rare case of BSCC in the retromolar trigone with only 3 other cases in the literature and also compare the differences between 2 cases of BSCC in terms of presentation and progression. The first patient had a markedly slower progression with painful retromolar trigone swelling over 4 months without nodal metastases. In contrast, the second patient gave a 2-week history of neck swelling with nodal involvement, indicating extremely rapid progression. Our management was tailored accordingly with the first patient undergoing intraoral excision of tumour and adjuvant radiotherapy while the other had bilateral neck dissection with postoperative chemoradiotherapy. Both patients achieved good outcome and are free from disease.     

9例喉疣状癌和乳头状鳞状细胞癌的临床分析

目的：探讨喉疣状癌（VC）和乳头状鳞状细胞癌（PSCC）的临床、病理特点及鉴别诊断。方法：回顾性分析我院收治的4例喉VC及5例PSCC的临床资料,观察喉Vc及PSCC的临床及病理学特点。结果：4例喉VC均可见鳞状上皮高度增生,伴有角化珠形成,基底膜不受侵犯,肿瘤基质可见中至重度炎性浸润,未见颈部淋巴结转移,无局部复发,预后良好。5例喉PSCC均可见外生性恶性增殖并有血管纤维核心的鳞状细胞,细胞病理学表现与传统的鳞状细胞癌（SCC）基本一致,未见颈部淋巴结转移,预后较传统SCC好。结论：VC和PSCC两者在外观上较相似,但肿瘤细胞的分化、异型性,间质的炎性浸润,复发,局部转移,治疗及预后等方面存在差异,临床及病理医生需密切配合检查,以便鉴别诊断两类疾病。     

喉部乳头状鳞状细胞癌的临床病理特征分析--附1例报告及文献复习

目的 结合文献探讨喉部乳头状鳞状细胞癌即疣性癌的临床病理特征。方法 报道1例喉部乳头状鳞状细胞癌，就本病的临床生物学特征、病理、诊断、治疗及预后进行分析。结果 经手术及放疗后半年复查，肿瘤未复发。结论 喉部乳头状鳞状细胞癌是低度恶性肿瘤，临床因其病理特征而较难确诊，要求深部取材活检和HPV检查，治疗以手术切除加颈淋巴结清扫为主，术后可追加放疗。     

Basaloid squamous cell carcinoma of the larynx: report of a case

Basaloid squamous cell carcinoma is a variant of squamous cell carcinoma. This malignancy has a predilection for the upper aerodigestive tract, although it has been found in multiple other sites. The tumor is highly aggressive biologically, and the overall prognosis is poor despite intensive treatment. We describe a case of basaloid squamous cell carcinoma of the larynx that metastasized to the spine.     

Verrucous squamous cell carcinoma of the larynx: diagnostic and therapeutic considerations

The clinical findings, histopathology, management and outcome of 31 patients with verrucous squamous cell carcinoma of the larynx (VSCC) are discussed. Laryngeal VSCC is a rare, highly differentiated variant of SCC and has specific morphological features and clinical behavior. A close liaison between the laryngologist and pathologist is needed to formulate a correct diagnosis, because this tumor appears to be malignant clinically and histologically benign. A low-power magnification of multiple large specimens, including the deep margins of the lesion, is required in order to differentiate VSCC from keratosis, verruca vulgaris or SCC with verrucous appearance, and to detect underlying microscopic foci of invasive SCC within or adjacent to a verrucous carcinoma. Long-lasting hoarseness was the most common symptom as the glottic region was the most common site of VSCC. Presumed clinically positive N1 lymph nodes were observed in the necks of 7 patients, but none had metastatic disease on histopathological study. Surgery alone was the most effective form of treatment, as it allowed a good outcome of all treated patients. Surgery plus radiotherapy was associated with an early recurrence and a poor outcome in 2 of 7 patients treated. The generally benign behavior of VSCC allows for conservative surgery, with complete endoscopic resection using the carbon dioxide laser representing a more conservative surgical approach. Neck dissection is not indicated due to the non-metastatic behavior of this tumor.     

Basaloid squamous cell carcinoma of the larynx

Basaloid squamous cell carcinoma (BSCC) is a rare tumor with distinct morphological and biological features that differentiate it from the common form of squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) in the head and neck region. It is mostly seen in the supraglottic larynx, hypopharynx and a base of the tongue. We present two cases of BSCC of the larynx; both being transglottic tumors. Both of the patients underwent primary surgery including bilateral neck dissections. None of the patients had cervical metastases at histopathological examination. Both patients received radiotherapy after surgery. They were alive and free of disease at 24 and 27 months, respectively.     

Basaloid squamous cell carcinoma of the larynx

Most of the malignancies arising from the upper respiratory system are squamous cell carcinomas (SCC). Basaloid squamous cell carcinoma (BSCC) is a rarely seen high grade variant of SCC that carries a poor prognosis. In this article, we present a case of BSCC of the larynx. In addition, we provide a review of the relevant literature along with a discussion of the differential diagnosis.     

Basaloid squamous cell carcinoma of the larynx: report of a early laryngeal cancer

Basaloid squamous cell carcinoma is a recently recognized, rare and aggressive variant of squamous cell carcinoma with a predilection to occur in base of the tongue, hypopharynx and larynx (especially the supraglottic tract). It is usually diagnosed in advanced stage, frequently with distant metastases, requiring aggressive surgical intervention. The prognosis is remarkably poor even after the association of radiotherapy or chemotherapy. Nevertheless recently it has been reported that in the early stage this neoplasm seems to have a behaviour less aggressive, similar to conventional squamous carcinoma. The therapeutic approach is not clearly defined when the neoplasm is diagnosed at an early stage. We present a case of early stage of basaloid squamous cell carcinoma of the supraglottic larynx.