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Primary Small Cell Carcinoma of the Tonsil: A Case Report and Review of the Literature

Year: 2012

Type: article

Abstract: Small cell cancer (SCC) of the tonsil is a rare and aggressive cancer. There are only 10 cases of tonsillar SCC reported in the English literature. We present a case of tonsillar SCC successfully treated with induction chemotherapy using carboplatin and etoposide followed by concurrent chemoradiation therapy with cisplatin as radiosensitizer. The patient remained free of recurrence after 3 years of follow-up. We also provide a succinct review of all tonsillar SCC cases reported in the English literature and their outcomes.

Source: Case Reports in Oncology

DOI: 10.1159/000343676

Authors: Amikar Sehdev, Yujie Zhao, Anurag K. Singh, Neelesh Sharma

Institutions: University of Chicago, Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center, University Hospitals of Cleveland, Case Western Reserve University

Language: English

Topic: Head and Neck Cancer Studies

Subfield: Otorhinolaryngology

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $1,170