Subglottic Carcinoma: Treatments and Outcomes

Abstract

Background and objective: Subglottic malignancies are rare. Most of these are predominantly squmous cell carcinoma and common in male. It is usually advanced when initially presented. This study was to analyze the clinical presentation, treatments, and outcomes of subglottic carcinoma. Materials and methods: The study was conducted in the Department of Otorhinolaryngology and Head Neck Surgery, Assam Medical College, Dibrugarh, Assam, India, between March 2014 and September 2015. Results: Of the three patients, two had lymph node metastasis and intralaryngeal involvements. The patients have been followed up till date. All the patients were tracheostomized and received radiotherapy and chemotherapy. Conclusion: Subglottic carcinoma is relatively rare in compari-son with supraglottic and glottic carcinoma. It is presented at advance stage and tend to spread larynx and other organs too.