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Trichinosis and cancer of the larynx

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  29 June 2007

Nicholas Simaskos ,
Yannis Palaiologos  and
Panayotis N. Eliopoulos
Nicholas Simaskos
Affiliation:
Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Medical School of the University of Thrace, Greece.
Yannis Palaiologos
Affiliation:
Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Medical School of the University of Thrace, Greece.
Panayotis N. Eliopoulos*
Affiliation:
Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Medical School of the University of Thrace, Greece.
*
Dr P. N. Eliopoulos, M.D., 184 Singrou Avenue, 17671, Kallithea, Athens, Greece.
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Abstract

A case of trichinosis of the laryngeal muscles which was discovered accidentally during total laryngectomy for cancer of the larynx is presented. Trichinosis is a rare parasitic disease, particularly for the ENT specialist. It is difficult to identify during life. No specific treatment is available. In our case it is suggested that the chronic irritation of the larynx may have resulted in the growth of the cancer.

Keywords

Laryngeal neoplasmsLaryngectomyTrichinosis
Type
Clinical Records
Information
The Journal of Laryngology & Otology , Volume 106 , Issue 2 , February 1992 , pp. 171 - 172
Copyright
Copyright © JLO (1984) Limited 1992

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