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Day in the Life

open access: yes, 2008
Pittenger, John R.
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Chondrometaplasia of the Larynx

ORL, 1985
A case of chondrometaplasia of the larynx is reported. The clinicopathological appearances are discussed with a review of the literature. The importance of distinguishing this lesion from cartilaginous tumors is emphasized.
FERLITO, Alfio, RECHER G.
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Cancer of the larynx

Critical Reviews in Oncology/Hematology, 2003
In Europe, laryngeal cancer accounts for only 2-5% of all cancers, the incidence being much higher among males than among females. Smoke and alcohol represent the major behavioural risk factors. Several carcinogens, occupations and vitamin deficiencies have been associated with laryngeal cancer.
L. Licitra   +6 more
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The larynx

2009
This chapter describes the structure and function of the vocal cords. Congenital and infectious diseases of the larynx are listed. The risk factors, presentation, investigation, staging, and treatment strategies for carcinoma of the larynx are discussed.
Rogan Corbridge, Nicholas Steventon
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Chondroma of the larynx

Journal of Surgical Oncology, 1982
AbstractChondroma of the larynx is rare, but should be suspected in elderly patients with persistent voice changes or recurrent colds when carcinoma has been disproved. We report a patient with chondroma of the larynx. The diagnosis was established following complications associated with anesthesia for an unrelated ailment.
Anton Schittek, Arthur G. James
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Leiomyosarcoma of the Larynx

Tumori Journal, 2003
Leiomyosarcoma involving the larynx is extremely rare and may be difficult to diagnose. Because of the rarity of this tumor, little information exists on its long-term follow-up and optimal management. We present a review of the literature and report on a patient with leiomyosarcoma of the larynx treated with surgery and postoperative irradiation.
PRETI G   +4 more
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Intubation of the Larynx.

JAMA: The Journal of the American Medical Association, 1888
Dear Sir: —An editorial appears in the April 13th issue of your valuable journal, on intubation of the larynx, that conveys an impression that, I hope, was not intended. The impression conveyed is, that intubation being a bloodless operation, is readily consented to, and is performed early and often unnecessarily.
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Stenosis of the Larynx in Infancy Haemangioma of the Larynx

Acta Paediatrica, 1953
SummaryA 3‐months‐old girl suffered from difficulty in inspiration from birth. Attacks of dyspnoea set in gradually with stridor, cyanosis and loss of consciousness. There were repeated remissions. Direct laryngoscopy revealed a bluish‐black swelling in the region of the subglottis, and a post‐mortem examination showed a haemangioma in the larynx with ...
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