Papillary squamous cell carcinoma of glottis – an uncommon entity

Authors

Deviprasad Dosemane, Department of Otorhinolaryngology – Head and Neck, Kasturba Medical College Mangalore, Manipal Academy of Higher Education, Manipal, India
Meera Niranjan Khadilkar, Department of Otorhinolaryngology – Head and Neck, Kasturba Medical College Mangalore, Manipal Academy of Higher Education, Manipal, India,Follow
Nithya Chandy, Department of Otorhinolaryngology – Head and Neck, Kasturba Medical College Mangalore, Manipal Academy of Higher Education, Manipal, India
Chaitra G Venkataramana, Department of Pathology, Kasturba Medical College Mangalore, Manipal Academy of Higher Education, Manipal, India.

Abstract

Background: Papillary squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) is a rare histologic variant of laryngeal carcinoma, often presenting as exophytic or papilloma-like lesions and occasionally occurring in patients without traditional risk factors. Awareness of this variant is essential to ensure timely diagnosis and appropriate management.

Case Report: We describe an unusual presentation of a vocal-cord lesion in a middle-aged patient, initially appearing benign but ultimately diagnosed as papillary SCC upon histopathological examination.

Conclusion: Recognition of rare histologic variants, such as papillary SCC, is crucial for accurate diagnosis and individualized treatment planning. Early identification and complete excision with careful follow-up may optimize outcomes in this uncommon entity.

Recommended Citation

Dosemane, Deviprasad; Khadilkar, Meera Niranjan; Chandy, Nithya; and Venkataramana, Chaitra G (2024) "Papillary squamous cell carcinoma of glottis – an uncommon entity," Manipal Journal of Medical Sciences: Vol. 9: Iss. 1, Article 9.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.55889/2582-5984.1195
Available at: https://impressions.manipal.edu/mjms/vol9/iss1/9