Why the study?
Alveolar soft part sarcoma is a rare, potentially aggressive soft tissue malignancy that uncommonly arises in the head and neck region, with involvement of the larynx being very rare.
ASPS should be considered in the differential diagnosis of solid or vascular laryngeal masses in young patients, requiring early surgical intervention.
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Alveolar soft part sarcoma (ASPS) is a rare and potentially aggressive soft tissue malignancy that primarily affects teenagers and young adults. It is generally associated with a high incidence of metastasis early in the disease course, with brain metastases occurring more frequently than in other high-grade sarcomas. ASPS most commonly arises in the extremities, particularly the lower limbs, while approximately one-fourth of cases occur in the head and neck region, with typical sites including the tongue and orbit, although involvement of the larynx is very rare. In this case report, we present a rare case of ASPS located in the larynx, accompanied by a review of the literature. This case emphasizes that ASPS should be considered in the differential diagnosis when evaluating solid and/or vascular laryngeal masses in the young population, and underscores the necessity of early surgical intervention.
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