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CT Scan, Larynx: Multimedia

Author: Arjun S Joshi, MD, Staff Physician, Division of Otolaryngology/Head and Neck Surgery, George Washington University Medical Center
Coauthor(s): Steven A Bielamowicz, MD, Professor of Surgery, Chief, Division of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Department of Surgery, George Washington University
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Updated: Mar 9, 2009

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Laryngectomy specimen. The larynx has been opened...
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Media file 1: Laryngectomy specimen. The larynx has been opened by a posterior vertical cut. An ulcerative lesion of the endolarynx is visible and appears to be transglottic, more so on the right side than the left. A closer view of the specimen is seen in Image 2, and preoperative CT scan frames are seen in Images 3-5.
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Laryngectomy specimen. The larynx has been opened...

Laryngectomy specimen. The larynx has been opened by a posterior vertical cut. An ulcerative lesion of the endolarynx is visible and appears to be transglottic, more so on the right side than the left. A closer view of the specimen is seen in Image 2, and preoperative CT scan frames are seen in Images 3-5.

A close-up view of the laryngectomy specimen show...
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Media file 2: A close-up view of the laryngectomy specimen shown in Image 1.
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A close-up view of the laryngectomy specimen show...

A close-up view of the laryngectomy specimen shown in Image 1.

The tumor shown in Images 1 and 2 is seen in a pr...
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Media file 3: The tumor shown in Images 1 and 2 is seen in a preoperative CT scan image. The posterior plate of the cricoid cartilage can be visualized. Also, a mass is seen eroding the thyroid cartilage and spreading into the soft tissue of the neck.
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The tumor shown in Images 1 and 2 is seen in a pr...

The tumor shown in Images 1 and 2 is seen in a preoperative CT scan image. The posterior plate of the cricoid cartilage can be visualized. Also, a mass is seen eroding the thyroid cartilage and spreading into the soft tissue of the neck.

The tumor shown in Images 1 and 2 is seen in a pr...
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Media file 4: The tumor shown in Images 1 and 2 is seen in a preoperative CT scan image. This picture demonstrates a higher level in the larynx than the level seen in Image 3. Again, the thyroid cartilage is seen to be eroded. The airway also appears to be compromised.
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The tumor shown in Images 1 and 2 is seen in a pr...

The tumor shown in Images 1 and 2 is seen in a preoperative CT scan image. This picture demonstrates a higher level in the larynx than the level seen in Image 3. Again, the thyroid cartilage is seen to be eroded. The airway also appears to be compromised.

Erosion of the thyroid cartilage by the tumor see...
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Media file 5: Erosion of the thyroid cartilage by the tumor seen in Images 1 and 2 is demonstrated in this picture. The tumor appears to be eroding the anterior commissure area of the thyroid cartilage. The tumor appears large and predominately on the right side of the larynx. The airway also appears to be compromised.

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Erosion of the thyroid cartilage by the tumor see...

Erosion of the thyroid cartilage by the tumor seen in Images 1 and 2 is demonstrated in this picture. The tumor appears to be eroding the anterior commissure area of the thyroid cartilage. The tumor appears large and predominately on the right side of the larynx. The airway also appears to be compromised.

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Keywords

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Contributor Information and Disclosures

Author

Arjun S Joshi, MD, Staff Physician, Division of Otolaryngology/Head and Neck Surgery, George Washington University Medical Center
Arjun S Joshi, MD is a member of the following medical societies: Alpha Omega Alpha, American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, and American Medical Association
Disclosure: Nothing to disclose.

Coauthor(s)

Steven A Bielamowicz, MD, Professor of Surgery, Chief, Division of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Department of Surgery, George Washington University
Steven A Bielamowicz, MD is a member of the following medical societies: American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, American College of Surgeons, Christian Medical & Dental Society, Phi Beta Kappa, Society of University Otolaryngologists-Head and Neck Surgeons, Triological Society, and Voice Foundation
Disclosure: Nothing to disclose.

Medical Editor

David Rubinstein, MD, Associate Professor, Department of Radiology, University of Colorado Health Sciences Center
David Rubinstein, MD is a member of the following medical societies: American Society of Neuroradiology and Radiological Society of North America
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Karen Hall Calhoun, MD, Professor, Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, The Ohio State University
Karen Hall Calhoun, MD is a member of the following medical societies: American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, American Academy of Otolaryngic Allergy, American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, American College of Surgeons, American Head and Neck Society, American Medical Association, American Rhinologic Society, Association for Research in Otolaryngology, Society of University Otolaryngologists-Head and Neck Surgeons, Southern Medical Association, Texas Medical Association, and Texas Medical Association
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CME Editor

Christopher L Slack, MD, Otolaryngology-Facial Plastic Surgery, Private Practice, Associated Coastal ENT; Medical Director, Treasure Coast Sleep Disorders
Christopher L Slack, MD is a member of the following medical societies: Alpha Omega Alpha, American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, and American Medical Association
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Chief Editor

Arlen D Meyers, MD, MBA, Professor, Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, University of Colorado School of Medicine
Arlen D Meyers, MD, MBA is a member of the following medical societies: American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, and American Head and Neck Society
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