Cartilaginous Tumors of the Larynx: A Series of 33 Patients

From 1910 to 1979, 33 patients were seen for treatment of cartilaginous tumors of the larynx. Most of the patients had hoarseness and dyspnea, several had impaired vocal cord mobility, and one third had a lump low in the neck. A diagnosis of grade 1 chondrosarcoma was made in 21 patients, grade 2 chondrosarcoma in 10 patients, and benign chondroma in 2 patients. Most of the tumors were removed by way of laryngofissure (thyrotomy) and some by total laryngectomy. This paper describes the outcome, including retreatment for recurrence.