Pathological examination of cordectomy specimens: analysis of negative resection |
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Authors: | Zapater E Hernández R Reboll R Pérez A Alba J R Basterra J |
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Institution: | Valencia University General Hospital, ENT Department, Valencia Medical School, Valencia, Spain. ezapaterlatorre@yahoo.es |
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Abstract: | ObjectiveOccasionally, after performing a cordectomy to treat a T1 glottic tumor, the pathologist does not detect carcinomatous cells in the surgical specimen. This study determined how often this happens and analyzed these cases to identify related variables.MethodsForty-six patients were studied. Data on patient age and gender, tumor T stage and macroscopic surface extension, device used (laser vs. microelectrode dissection (ME)), and presence/absence of a negative cordectomy were compiled. We performed excisional biopsies as a diagnostic procedure.ResultsTumor stage was carcinoma in situ (Cis; 11 cases), T1a (28 cases), or T1b (7 cases). Nineteen tumors were limited, and 27 were extensive. Twenty-one patients underwent laser surgery, and 25 had ME. There were 12, 21, 4, and 9 types II to V cordectomies, respectively. The pathologist reported 15 negative cordectomies (32.6%). Only tumor extension was significantly associated with a negative cordectomy (p = 0.047).ConclusionIn 32.6% of our cases, the excisional biopsy was diagnostic and therapeutic. This percentage rose to 52.6% in the cases of limited tumors. We recommend performing an excisional biopsy and limited resection of the surgical bed with ME or laser surgery. A pathologist can examine the margins to determine whether the resection should be extended. When choosing radiotherapy, it is better to first perform an incisional biopsy to obtain a diagnosis of carcinoma. |
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Keywords: | Cordectomy Overtreatment Glottis Pathology Tumor Radiotherapy |
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