Role of Radiotherapy in Carcinosarcoma Larynx – A Rare Case Scenario

Abstract

Carcinosarcoma is very rare entity comprises <2% of all laryngeal carcinomas. It is a Biphasic tumour showing both carcinomatous (Epithelial component) and sarcomatous differentiation (Mesenchymal component). Here we present a case of 60 years old elderly male came with hoarseness of voice for 3 months diagnosed as Carcinosarcoma of Left vocal cord-Stage I ,treated with Definitive radiation therapy and voice preservation was achieved. Although most of cases are treated with laryngectomy, no definite treatment protocol has been made because of its rare presentation.