MALIGNANT LARYNGEAL TUMORS IN CHILDREN - A 15-YEAR EXPERIENCE WITH 4 PATIENTS

Malignant laryngeal neoplasms in children are uncommon and present dia gnostic and therapeutic challenges. A 15-year retrospective review of laryngeal tumors at our institution identified four patients with mali gnant neoplasms. These children, 7 months to 16 years of age, were tre ated for squamous cell carcinoma, choriocarcinoma, rhabdomyosarcoma, a nd primitive neuroectodermal tumor. This report details these cases,em phasizing diagnostic approaches, treatment decisions (medical oncologi c management, surgical resection), and rehabilitation measures for pos tlaryngectomy communication. A multi-institutional pediatric head and neck tumor registry would be a useful reference to assist with individ ual treatment decisions.