Yonsei Med J.  1982 Dec;23(2):118-122. 10.3349/ymj.1982.23.2.118.

Primary Malignant Laryngeal Melanoma: Report of a Case with Review of Literature

• Kim H
• Park CI

• KMID: 692943
• DOI: http://doi.org/10.3349/ymj.1982.23.2.118

Abstract

A case of primary malignant melanoma of the larynx is reported. The patient, a 41-year-old Korean man, presented with dyspnea and blood tinged sputum. Physical examination showed blackish necrotic mass involving right side of the larynx. The mass proved to be malignant melanoma containing many melanin pigments. A description of the lesion and a review of literature are given.

Keyword

Melanoma; Larynx

MeSH Terms

Adult
Aged
Female
Human
Laryngeal Neoplasms/pathology*
Larynx/pathology*
Male
Melanoma/pathology*
Middle Age
Necrosis