A rare case of extragastrointestinal stromal tumor of vocal cord - case report

We present a second case report of Extra-gastrointestinal stromal tumor of larynx a 47-year-old male reported to ENT Department Command Hospital Central Command Lucknow with complaints of Hoarseness. On examination found to have right vocal cord growth for which he underwent excision of right vocal cord growth. Histopathological examination showed typical of a spindle-cell GIST, showing strong immunoreactivity for CD 117, DOG1, Vimentin and CD 99. 6 months follow up post surgery with no recurrence.
Source: Indian Journal of Otolaryngology and Head and Neck Surgery - Category: ENT & OMF Source Type: research