Abstract
Histiocytic tumors are being reported with increasing frequency in the medical literature. In spite of confusion regarding nomenclature, appropriate diagnostic and treatment modalities exist. A malignant fibrous histiocytoma of the subglottic larynx is reported. Discussion of the present criteria for a diagnosis of malignancy and a rationale of treatment is presented.
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